Steamed fresh crabs is all about enjoying the process eating them from cracking, picking and smashing. One needs to be patient to earn that delicate taste.

INGREDIENTS:

1Lb. wild live hardshell crabs

1 stack of celery sliced

1 bay leaf

1/2 lemon

1 sprig of thyme

Old Bay seasoning

Pinch of sea salt

STEPS:

Fill a large pot with a steamer rack on with water; add pinch of sea salt, celery, bay leaf, lemon and thyme.

Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.

Carefully place the crabs on the steamer rack then cover the lid tightly. Steam until they turn bright orange and cooked through about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove the crabs to a large bowl and sprinkle with your favorite seasoning such as Old Bay.

Serve with your favorite sauce.