How To Steam EXTRA Flavor in (Light) Blue Crabs 🦀Watermen Tips

Captain CJ shows how to achieve extra flavor in LIGHT Crabs with a simple multi-purpose trick. Plus how to steam a big pot of Blue Crabs in the 1st of 4 part series focusing on LIGHT Crabs. Have you ever ordered steamed crabs & to your disappointment you discover they don't have much meat & are watery? The average consumer might have minimal understanding of light, or trash crabs. These are crabs that are not jam packed with meat as they have just shed recently. While unwanted when paying top dollar for heavy, full crabs, there are many benefits to seeking out these "less desirable" crabs as Captain CJ demonstrates. We are now Amazon Affiliates. Check out the gear we use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fvmisspaula We are now Amazon Affiliates. Check out the gear we use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fvmisspaula chapters: 00:00 Steamed Crab Series Intro 00:44 How To Identify A Light Crab 01:37 Light Crabs Are Cheaper 01:54 Different Names for Light Crabs 02:19 Identifying Males Vs Females 02:41 What Is Super Trash? 03:38 Benefits of Light Crabs 04:35 Flavor Hack for Light Crabs 05:48 Overcooked / Undercooked Crabs? 06:12 Don't Boil All The Water out of The Pot 06:45 3/4 Bushel of Crabs to Steam 07:07 Taking Crabs To The Steam Pot 07:24 What You'll Need for a Pot 08:40 Typical Steaming Liquids (Beer, Vinegar, Water) 09:25 I Prefer White Vinegar 10:10 Doing This Will Ruin Your Crabs 10:23 Get A Rolling Boil Before Putting in Crabs 10:44 Propane Steamer Setup 12:12 Easiest Way To Light Gaffe 12:30 Lighting The Burner 13:09 Ready To Put Crabs In Pot 14:12 Crab Seasoning | No Old Bay 16:22 Crabs Are Steamed 17:00 Checking The Crabs 17:58 Loading The Cooler 19:25 Eating Light Crabs (Easy Pickin') 21:06 Light Crab Conclusion #steamedcrabs #seafood #recipes