how to clean and steam crabs
To clean the crabs, first remove the legs and claws at the joint closest to the body. Pry off the shell, remove the lungs and innards (âmustardâ), and break the two body portions in half. Rinse them lightly in water. Once theyâre cleaned, place them on a steam rack in a large pot filled with the white wine. Next, start adding the crab pieces in layers. With each layer, sprinkle some Old Bay on top and add some basil. Cover and steam the crabs on high for about 5-10 minutes. You donât want to steam them too long, just warm them up.