When it comes to cooking blue crabs, you want to make sure they're fully immersed in boiling water. This ensures that they cook evenly and, more importantly, that they're safe to eat. Think of it like a big crab party, where all the crabs are invited and get to swim around in the hot water together!
Now, the general rule of thumb is to cook blue crabs for about 5-7 minutes per pound. But, let's be real, who's got a scale to weigh their crabs? Not me, that's for sure! So, a good way to estimate is to cook them for about 8-10 minutes for small crabs, 12-15 minutes for medium crabs, and 18-20 minutes for large crabs.
But, here's the thing: you don't want to overcook your crabs, or they'll be tough as shoe leather. On the other hand, if you undercook them, they might not be safe to eat. It's a delicate balance, like walking a tightrope between crab heaven and crab disaster!
