Crab Boil Spices

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Steps

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Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.

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Pulsing , process until the mixture forms a coarse powder.

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For cooking shrimp , add 1 / 4 cup of the spices , along with 2 teaspoons salt , to a large saucepan of boiling water or half water and half beer.

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For lobster or crab , use 1 part distilled white wine to 3 parts water.

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Add the seafood and cook for 2 minutes , or until just cooked through.

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Remove the seafood and serve or chill.

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Ingredients

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pickling spices, sea salt, mustard seeds, whole black peppercorns, hot red pepper flakes, celery seed, dried chives, ginger, dried oregano, bay leaves