Dungeness Crab Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fresh Dungeness crab served with a variety of accompaniments.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Crab
Fill a large pot with water, add sea salt, and bring to a boil. Carefully add the Dungeness crab and boil for 8-10 minutes until the crab is bright orange and cooked through.
2
Cool and Clean
Remove the crab from the pot and place it in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, clean the crab by removing the shell, gills, and innards.

3
Prepare Accompaniments
Melt butter in a small saucepan and add minced garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
4
Plate the Dish
Serve the cleaned crab on a platter with lemon wedges, melted garlic butter, and Old Bay seasoning on the side for dipping.