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Spiced Crabs and Shrimp With Potatoes (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Spiced Crabs and Shrimp With Potatoes (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp dill seeds
2 tbsp dried dill
2 tbsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp white peppercorns
2 tsp celery seeds
2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves
10 sprigs thyme
1/2 bunch parsley
1 head garlic , cut in half horizontally
4 leafy stalks celery, halved crosswise
kosher salt
12 live jumbo blue crabs
1 1/2 lb new potatoes
2 lb extra-large shrimp (unpeeled )
melted butter, for dipping

Directions:

Combine the dill seeds, dried dill, mustard seeds, chili powder, paprika, coriander seeds, peppercorns, celery seeds, red pepper flakes and bay leaves in a small bowl. Transfer to a blender or spice grinder in batches and pulse until coarsely ground.
Fill a large deep pot with 8 quarts water. Add the spice mixture, thyme, parsley, garlic, celery and 1/4 cup salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover, reduce the heat and simmer, 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the crabs in a large colander in the sink. Holding each crab with tongs, run under cold water to wash away sand. Transfer to a large container of ice water and soak 15 minutes. (This relaxes the crabs and helps remove the grit.) Remove the crabs and discard the water. If the crabs are still sandy, repeat.
Bring the spiced broth to a boil over high heat. Wrap the potatoes in cheesecloth and tie closed. Add the crabs to the broth, then the potatoes; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the crab shells are bright red, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes after 15 minutes.
Transfer the crabs to a platter or newspaper with tongs, letting the excess liquid drain into the pot. Let sit at least 5 minutes before eating.
Meanwhile, add the shrimp to the pot, stir once and cook until the shells are pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Season the crabs, shrimp and potatoes with salt. Serve with melted butter and the broth, for dipping.
Photograph by Con Poulos
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	631.1 Kcal (2642 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.72g	52%
Cholesterol	89.87mg	30%
Sodium	1889.44mg	79%
Potassium	728.84mg	16%
Total Carbs	71.59g	24%
Sugars	5.24g	21%
Dietary Fiber	8.33g	33%
Protein	16.54g	33%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	175.5mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.77 Kcal (933 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.9g	52%
Cholesterol	31.72mg	30%
Sodium	666.94mg	79%
Potassium	257.27mg	16%
Total Carbs	25.27g	24%
Sugars	1.85g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	33%
Protein	5.84g	33%
Vitamin C	2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	40%
Iron	1.8mg	29%
Calcium	62mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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