Fresh Crab With Lemon Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

A delicious serving of fresh crab accompanied by a zesty lemon.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Crab
If using live crab, place it in a pot of boiling salted water for about 10-15 minutes until cooked. If using pre-cooked crab, skip to the next step.
2
Cool and Clean
Remove the crab from the pot and let it cool down. Once cool, clean the crab by removing the shell and gills, and break the body into pieces.
3
Melt the Butter
In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cleaned crab pieces and sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
4
Season the Crab
Add salt and black pepper to the crab in the pan, adjusting to taste. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the crab and toss gently.
5
Serve
Plate the crab, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for additional zest.