Jul 13 2026
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Sizzling Iron Skillet Crab Recipe

Inspired by Fog Harbor Fish House
Time30m
Serves4

World-famous Dungeness crab roasted in a secret garlic sauce and served on a sizzling skillet.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Garlic Sauce

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab

    Clean the Dungeness crabs thoroughly under cold running water. If using live crabs, steam them for about 15 minutes until they turn bright orange. Allow them to cool, then crack the shells to make it easier to eat.

  2. 2

    Make the Garlic Sauce

    In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sizzle the Crab

    Add the cleaned Dungeness crabs to the skillet with the garlic sauce. Toss gently to coat the crabs in the sauce. Increase the heat to high and let them sizzle for about 5 minutes, ensuring the crabs are heated through and infused with the garlic flavor.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve Hot

    Transfer the sizzling crab to a warm serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while hot.

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