An Annapolis, Maryland icon, Cantlers waterfront restaurant and crab house has been serving the area’s freshest seafood to watermen, boaters, and land lovers alike for nearly four decades.
Nothing is more symbolic of summertime in Maryland than a group of friends and family hammering away at steamed crabs. We love our crabs as much as we love sailing here in Annapolis, so why not partner the two together? You can sail the Chesapeake aboard the Liberté for some of the most spectacular views of the city, then we can sail to one of the most famed crab houses in all of Maryland, Cantlers Riverside Inn, so you can enjoy a quintessential Maryland pastime – eating delicious steamed crabs!
Ask anyone in Annapolis about the best crab house in the city – chances are they’ll mention Cantlers, and for good reason! Cantler’s has been a staple of the city for almost 40 years, serving up high-quality seafood inspected only by experienced handlers. The owner, Jimmy, once worked as a waterman on the Bay, and the Cantler family has worked in the seafood industry over five generations. While their seafood as a whole is well-regarded throughout the area, it’s the steamed crabs that keep both locals and tourists alike coming back. With a dock right on Whitehall Bay, we can transport you directly on the Liberté to this crab haven!
Q. How Many People Will A Bushel Of Maryland Steamed Blue Crabs Feed?
A. Generally speaking, a bushel of number 1 or “Jimmy” crabs will hold 60 – 70 crabs depending on how big the crabs are at that time of year. If there are 60 – 70 crabs, they will feed about 10 – 12 people depending upon what else is on the menu. If you have all kinds of food, such as salads, hot dogs, chicken, etc., you’ll probably need half as many crabs. If you serve only steamed crabs, clams, corn and beverages, you’ll need the whole bushel.
Q. Why Can’t I Store Cooked Maryland Blue Crabs In The Same Basket They Came In When I Purchased Them?
A. Live Maryland blue crabs, like most other animals, contain bacteria which can be transmitted easily. Crabs that have been properly cooked will be, for all practical purposes, bacteria free since the bacteria will have been killed during the cooking process. Therefore, the cooked crab is ready to eat directly from the shell; if cooked crabs come in contact with uncooked crabs, cross-contamination could occur.
Q. Can I Freeze Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs?
A. The Seafood Marketing Program does not recommend freezing steamed crabs because of the potential for bacterial growth. The undigested food the crab has eaten and the wastes in the interior of the crab take a long time to freeze in home freezers and increase the risk of bacterial growth. We suggest the crab be cleaned first: remove the shell, legs, intestines, claws and fat. Only the meat-containing parts of “Body” and claws of the crab should be frozen. This frozen crab meat is best used for soups or casseroles.
Q. How Should I Handle Crab Vegetable Soup After It Has Been Cooked?
A. Fill your sink with cold water, place the pot of soup in the sink and stir for 10 minutes to speed up cooling. Fill small containers (pints or quarts) with soup, cover and refrigerate immediately. Do not put the whole pot of soup in the refrigerator with lid intact because this could cause spoilage.
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