Steamed crabs are steamed in cold water for 10-15 minutes.

When steaming crabs, you should use cold water in the pot and heat it gradually. This can avoid the crabs suddenly being exposed to high temperatures and struggling, resulting in the loss of crab roe. At the same time, the steaming time needs to be controlled according to the size of the crabs. Generally speaking, , steam medium-sized crabs for 10-15 minutes. Do not over-steam to avoid affecting the taste.

In addition, if you want to make the crabs more delicious, you can marinate the crabs with cooking wine, ginger and other seasonings before steaming. This can better remove the fishy smell of the crabs and increase the taste. At the same time, During the steaming process, you can also add some seasonings, such as ginger slices, minced garlic, vinegar, etc., to increase the taste and aroma of the crab.

Tips for purchasing crabs

1. Observe the appearance of the crab: The shell of the fresh crab should be blue-gray, the belly should be white, the color should be bright, and there should be no spots or damage. If the shell of the crab is black or brown, it means the crab is no longer fresh.

2. Check the vitality of the crab: A fresh crab should have a certain degree of vitality, with sensitive antennae and strong legs. You can turn the crab over and observe whether it can turn back on its own. If it can turn back quickly, It shows that the vitality of crabs is better.

3. Smell the smell of crabs: Fresh crabs should have a unique smell of seafood, without any odor or odor. If you smell any odor or odor, it means the crab is no longer fresh.