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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Herbs and Seasoning
Citrus
Method
Preparation of Crab
- 1
Cleaning the Crab
Begin by rinsing the fresh crabs under cold running water to remove any debris or sand. Use a brush if necessary.
- 2
Cracking the Crab
Carefully crack the shell of the crabs using a crab mallet or a heavy knife, taking care not to crush the meat inside. Remove the shell to expose the crab meat.
Herb Mixture
- 3
Chop the Herbs
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves. Combine them in a bowl.
- 4
Seasoning
Add sea salt and black pepper to the chopped herbs in the bowl. Mix well to combine the flavors.
Serving
- 5
Prepare Lime
Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice over the prepared crab meat evenly.
- 6
Plate the Dish
Arrange the cracked crab on a serving plate, sprinkle the herb mixture over the crab, and serve immediately with lime halves on the side.