Cracked Crabs

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 12 live blue crabs
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• + 1 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup hot sauce

1. Combine first 5 ingredients and 1 gallon water in a large stockpot over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil. Add crabs, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until bright orange-red. Remove crabs with skimmer or tongs, and let cool slightly. 2. Stir together butter and hot sauce; serve on the side with bo...

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