Dungeness Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Preparing the Crab
- 1
Boiling the Crab
Fill a large pot with 4 liters of water and add 1 cup of sea salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Adding the Crab
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the 2 whole Dungeness crabs into the pot. Cover and let it cook for 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Cooling the Crab
After cooking, remove the crabs from the pot and place them in a colander to drain. Let them cool for a few minutes before cracking.
Making the Butter Sauce
- 4
Melting the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 5
Adding Flavors
Once melted, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Finishing Touches
Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Serving
- 7
Cracking the Crab
Using a crab cracker or mallet, crack the shells of the cooled Dungeness crabs and remove the meat.
- 8