Dungeness Crab Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cooking Liquid
In a large pot, combine 10 cups of water with 1 cup of sea salt. Stir to dissolve the salt.
2
Boil the Water
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
3
Add the Crabs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the Dungeness crabs. Make sure to submerge them completely.
4
Cook the Crabs
Cover the pot and cook the crabs for about 15-20 minutes, or until they turn bright orange.
5
Remove and Drain
Using tongs, carefully remove the crabs from the pot and let them drain in a colander.
6
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic cloves (4 cloves) and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
7
Serve
Serve the crabs hot with lemon wedges and drizzle the garlic butter over them. Garnish with chopped parsley.