Sea crabs can be cooked by steaming for 20-25 minutes throughout.
The general recommendation is to put cold water in the pot, cover the pot with a lid and start steaming over high heat, wait for the water to boil and then steam for 10-15 minutes, the whole process of steaming for 20-25 minutes, the head of the sea crab should be steamed for a little longer.
2 How long does it take for sea crabs to steam in boiling water
If the sea crabs are steamed in boiling water, it is generally recommended to steam the crabs for about 15 minutes for those below 5 taels, and continue to steam them for about 17 minutes for those 5-6 taels, and continue to steam them for about 20 minutes for those 6 taels or more. Crab weight every increase of 1 two, steaming time increased by about 2 minutes.
3 Steamed sea crabs or boiled sea crabs delicious
Sea crab meat firm and fresh, how to do are delicious, mainly depends on personal preferences and habits.
1. Steamed sea crabs: light and tenderSteamed sea crabs are relatively light in flavor, but the meat is tender, more suitable for people who want to taste the original flavor of seafood, generally more commonly used in coastal cities this method.
2. Boiled sea crabs: fresh and spicyBoiled sea crabs are suitable for people with heavy tastes, because you can add your favorite chili peppers, peppercorns, and other seasonings in the process of cooking, and the taste of sea crabs is fresh and spicy, salty and tangy.
4 sea crabs eaten how to save 1. cooked sea crabs
cooked sea crabs, directly with plastic wrap or plastic bags, when such as the freezer layer of the refrigerator can be. If you don't add other flavorings, it can usually last about a month, but if you add other flavorings, try to eat it within 2-3 days.
2. Raw sea crabsRaw sea crabs can be washed or cut into two sections, packed in a plastic bag, and placed in the freezer at a lower temperature for storage. This will usually last about a day and a half.
If you want to keep them longer, steam them and put them in the freezer.