Dungeness Crab Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Butter Sauce
Method
Preparing the Crab
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add the Crab
Carefully place 2 whole Dungeness crabs into the boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid.
- 3
Cook the Crab
Cook the crabs for about 15-20 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Remove them from the pot and let them cool slightly.
Preparing the Butter Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 5
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Serving the Dish
- 7
Plate the Crab
Place the cooked Dungeness crab on a serving platter. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the crab.
- 8