Dungeness Crab With Scallion & Ginger Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Fresh Dungeness crab with scallion and ginger.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Crab
Fill a large pot with 4 liters of water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
2
Cook the Crab
Carefully add the whole Dungeness crabs to the boiling water. Cover the pot and let them cook for about 15-20 minutes until the shells turn a bright orange color.
3
Remove and Cool
Once cooked, use tongs to remove the crabs from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5-10 minutes before cracking.

4
Prepare Ginger and Scallions
While the crab is cooling, finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger and the 6 stalks of scallions.
5
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the chopped ginger, scallions, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Mix well.
6
Serve
Crack the cooled crab and serve it with the ginger scallion sauce on the side.