Chilled Dungeness Crab Recipe
trap caught off the coast of Marin County, California
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Ingredients
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Chilled Dungeness Crab
Method
Preparation Instructions
Boil the Crabs
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water and 1 cup of sea salt to a rolling boil. Carefully add the whole Dungeness crabs to the pot and cover. Boil for 8-10 minutes until the crabs turn bright orange.
Cool the Crabs
Once cooked, remove the crabs from the pot and place them in an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice and water) to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 15-20 minutes.
Clean the Crabs
Once cooled, remove the crabs from the ice bath. Using a crab cracker or your hands, crack the claws and legs to make it easier to eat. Remove the shell and any unwanted parts from the body.
Serve
Arrange the cleaned crab on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Serve with cocktail sauce on the side.
