Fresh Dungeness Crab Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

whole or half crab available steamed or chilled

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Ingredients

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1
Steaming the Crab
Fill a large pot with 1 liter of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil.
2
Add the Crab
Carefully place the whole Dungeness crab into the boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid.
3
Steam Time
Steam the crab for about 15-20 minutes, until its shell turns bright orange.
4
Cool Down
Remove the crab from the pot and let it cool for a few minutes before handling.
5
Serve
Serve the crab chilled or warm, with lemon wedges and melted butter on the side.