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Dungeness Crab Half Recipe

Inspired by Alaska King Crab Company
Time35m
Serves2

Make Dungeness Crab Half Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Crab halves

Garlic lemon butter sauce

Method

Cooking steps

1

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat until fully combined and just starting to bubble.

3

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the butter-oil mixture and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.

4

Step 4

Off heat, whisk in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into the sauce.

5

Step 5

Arrange the crab halves on the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with about half of the garlic lemon butter sauce. If using, dust with paprika.

6

Step 6

Bake the crab for 6–8 minutes, until the crab is warmed through and the butter is bubbling.

7

Step 7

Remove from oven, brush with remaining sauce, sprinkle chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.