Step 1

Wash the cleaned crab a couple of times in cold water and keep it aside.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil. (Use a pot large enough to hold all the crabs or else cook in two batches)

Step 3

Once the water boils, add the washed crab, 1 lime, 2 bay leaves, and cook till it turns pink.

Step 4

Drain and keep aside.

Step 5

Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot large enough to hold all the crabs.

Step 6

Turn the heat to medium-low until the butter melts and take care so that the butter doesn't burn.

Step 7

Add the bay leaves and the garlic and cook till you can smell the aroma of garlic.

Step 8

Now add the spices (paprika, cayenne, coriander, cinnamon) and stir for a minute to get rid of the raw flavor of spices. Add the vinegar, pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust the flavor if needed. (Be careful when doing so as the butter will be very hot.)

Step 9

Place the drained crab in a big bowl and add the sauce. Toss it to coat well.utter.

Step 10

Optional: Add the crabs to the pot with butter sauce. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring it every five minutes and coating all the crabs with sauce.

Step 11

Transfer the crabs onto a serving plate. Serve with fresh cut limes and sauce in a bowl.