Depending on the size and number of crabs.
The temperature of steamed food is the same, but the size and hardness of the food determine the maturity time. Crustaceans with hard shells, such as blue crabs, usually steam for 15 minutes after the water is boiled, and steam for 17 minutes for 3 ~ 4 times, with an increase of 2 minutes for every two, which usually refers to a pot of five blue crabs.
Can the blue crab be steamed directly?
It can be steamed directly.
Blue crab is also a kind of common seafood, with tender meat and rich nutrition. There are many ways to eat it, and steaming is one of the more popular ones. Steamed blue crab is not only simple, but also can feel the original umami and tender taste of blue crab, so it can be steamed directly after cleaning it.
Practice of steaming blue crabs
1, put the washed blue crabs into the dish.
2. Put proper amount of water, ginger slices, onion knots and cooking wine into the steamer.
3. Put the blue crab in and open the fire.
4. Steam after the water in the pot boils 10- 15 minutes, and turn off the fire.
5, don't rush to uncover, cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Prepare a small bowl, add vinegar, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, salt, sesame oil, Jiang Mo and a little water into the bowl and mix well to make juice.
7. Eat on the table with the blue crab.