Pull off the switch cover plate by removing the two screws with a screwdriver. Turn the switch to the on position. Verify that the power is off to the switch by touching one leg of a circuit tester to the ground wire within the box, and the other to one of the two contact screws on the switch.
Boiling is the most common way to cook crabs and a favorite for all varieties. 1  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Make sure to salt it enough so it tastes as salty as ocean water. 2  Add the crabs as quickly after one another as possible, so they cook for the same amount of time.
Boiling the Crab. Here in Louisiana, especially the New Orleans area tend to boil them in water and heavy Cajun seasoning which is similar to boiling crawfish. Stores carry this as Crab Boil or Shrimp Boil spice and seasoning which is added to the boiling water. The crabs are then immersed in the boiling water for about 10 minutes. The 10 minutes starts when the water starts to boil again. After the 10 minutes has gone by you turn off the fire and let the crabs soak in the red seasoned water. Soaking time is anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes.