Throw a Crab Feast like a Pro!

Nothing sets summer’s tone like spring’s first crab feast. Temps may feel comfortable now, but we all know spring can easily turn into raging summer heat in the afternoon. Realizing this fickle nature of Mother Nature, stalk the Weather Channel and plan alternative settings if need-be for your first crab feast. Start your planning with the flavors in mind: savory, robust, salty sweet steamed blue crabs with a spicy pop from a perfect mix of celery salt, paprika, and red pepper. This headliner guides all your preparations and paired tastes.

First, order your crabs based on Crab Depot’s easy planning calendar. Remember, a delivery on the day of the feast is ideal, but not necessary. A 7-minute warming will transform a chilled crab to a juicy delicacy majestically. A stock pot for reteaming ensures the meat stays moist and dusting the crabs with extra crab house signature spice livens up the crabs to super fresh tastes.  When it’s time for your party, set out the essentials: brown kraft paper for a durable canvas and easy clean-up, tools from mallets, knives to ramekins for butter or apple cider vinegar. Play some island music to put yourself in the mood as you set-up the feast and also to get your guests excited about the venue. If you’re worried about flies, turn on some fans. They keep those pesky flies away! Lastly, string lights and adorn the table with décor from seashells to bouquets of spring flowers to let everyone know it’s a FRESH Crab Feast.

Accompany your crabs with delicious side-stars. Chilled seafood makes the feast calm and carefree. No need to rush with steamed shrimp, clam casino and raw oysters. The shrimp, caught in Gulf waters, boast a buttery complement to the crabs, while clam casino with half shelves smothered with bacon, butter, pepper and breadcrumbs adds sophistication. Time to impress with a slurp or two in-between a steamed crab with a Northeastern Oyster. Seafood Feasts taste better with All-American products. Don’t forget to wash down the deliciousness with a crisp, light lager or a freshly squeezed lemonade. With such exact preparations, you’ll throw a crab feast like a pro!