steamed crabs?

tlmommy2b:)

I am from Maryland and eating  steamed crabs is what we do in the summer (usually with a nice cold beer....obviously not gonna happen). I know cooked shellfish is ok but I remember hearing friends say they didn't eat steamed crabs during pregnancy. These are not crab legs...its the whole little red crab ( I realize this is gross to many, sorry). I only ask b/c I am going out to dinner with the inlaws and grandmom tonight specifically to eat crabs (planned before I found out). Not sure what to do. Didn't know if anyone had any insight.

MrsKlos

As long as they are cooked...you are good.  From what I have heard when crab is uncooked the "meat" is liquid...so steaming them most likely cooks the meat.  I would eat it...but I am not as strict as some when it comes to pregnancy diet (insert gasp here!)

ncarver

They are fine, I ate them over the weekend and boy were they delicious!!!  Don't eat them every day, but its fine.  I've seen many a pregnant woman eating crabs and crab cakes.  That's the best part about living in MD!!!!  Enjoy!!!

NELCORP

I read the post title and instantly my mouth watered for steamed crab. You are so lucky...I want some crab. Anyhow it's fine to eat crab. It's just recommended to watch your weekly intake of shell fish. I think I may have to have crab for dinner this weekend. Yum!

tlmommy2b:)

Yay! Thanks ladies! I can't wait for dinner now

 

Marc's Mrs.

mmmmmmmm....steamed crabs!

:::grabs the melted butter:::

tisk*notme

I don't know but my Doc said no shellfish. ?She did not say cooked shellfish was ok.

Mrs.R0908

As long as there cooked you'll be fine. I've had them several times throughout my pregnancy so far.

bbjoys

Wow, that sounds REALLY good right about now.  ::drools::

homebird

I think it's ok, as long as you eat in moderation.

My family is planning a vacation to Maine in September, and I am sooo excited to eat some crab.  

AmandaToo

Hmmm... I'm going to offer to test them out for you.  You'll have to overnight me some.  I'll let you know how it goes, but really I cannot approve them until I taste them for you! 

hjf2B

I'm from MD as well and I know what you mean.   I have had steamed crabs and I think they're totally fine as long as they're cooked.  Dig in and enjoy yourself!!

tlmommy2b:)

AmandaToo:

Hmmm... I'm going to offer to test them out for you.  You'll have to overnight me some.  I'll let you know how it goes, but really I cannot approve them until I taste them for you! 

I will see what I can do