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Ingredients
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Fresh Crab With Lemon
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crab
Clean the fresh crab under cold running water to remove any debris. If using whole crabs, consider steaming them for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
- 2
Make the Garlic Lemon Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the juice of 2 lemons, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Serve
Place the cleaned crab on a serving platter. Drizzle the garlic lemon sauce over the crab, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
