How long to cook sand crab?

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the crabs and steam for 10 minutes, or until the crabs are bright red and cooked through.

2. Remove the crabs from the pot and let them cool slightly.

3. Crack the shells of the crabs and remove the meat.

4. Serve the crab meat with your favorite dipping sauce.

To boil sand crab:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the crabs and boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the crabs are bright red and cooked through.

2. Remove the crabs from the pot and let them cool slightly.

3. Crack the shells of the crabs and remove the meat.

4. Serve the crab meat with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips for cooking sand crab:

- When selecting crabs, look for ones that are bright red and have firm shells.

- Avoid crabs that have soft shells or are missing limbs.

- If you are not going to cook the crabs immediately, store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.

- Sand crabs can be cooked whole, or you can remove the shells before cooking.

- If you are removing the shells, be careful not to damage the crab meat.

- Sand crab meat is delicious and versatile. It can be used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, salads, and sandwiches.