Crab Boil

Zatarains makes a blend of herbs to put in water when boiling crab or shrimp. Use 3 tablespoons of this mix per boil.
Zatarains. Yield .5 cups

Ingredients

4 tablespoons mustard seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dill seeds
8 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme

1 Combine in a mortar and pestle. Partly pulverize, leaving many of the seeds and leaves intact.

2 Seal in airtight jars. Keep in dark, cool storage.

notes NOTE Depending on each herb's availability and freshness, it may take different proportions to get the mix you like. Fresh marjoram is optional.

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