Garlic Crabs

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
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Ingredients
Garlic Crabs

This Recipe Came From an Estate Sale. i Obtained it When i PurchasedThe Family Collection From The Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
 * 24 Blue Crabs
 * 1 Teaspoon salt
 * 2 Teaspoons Freshly Ground black pepper
 * 6 cloves garlic Slivered
 * 6 Tablespoons Chopped crystallized ginger
 * 4 Tablespoons olive oil
 * 1-1/2 Cups water

Melted butter For Dipping

Remove Top Shells, Front Plates And Bottom Flaps of Crabs. RemoveAnything That is Not White Meat. Leave The Large Claws Attached toThe Bodies. Place Crabs in a Large Pot in Four Layers Sprinkling EachLayer With salt, pepper, garlic Slivers, ginger And One TablespoonOlive oil. Pour in water And Cover. Steam For 10 Minutes. ServeCrabs And Broth With Melted butter For Dipping.