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Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab roasted with black pepper butter creates a flavorful shellfish dish seasoned with coarsely crushed black peppercorns and salt blended into softened butter. Roasting enhances the crab's natural sweetness and the peppered butter crust adds warmth and richness. Lemon wedges brighten the dish when served.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 6 tablespoons butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Dungeness crab
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Using the flat side of a knife, press down to smash the black peppercorns and chop them roughly. Heat the butter in the microwave, then add the crushed black pepper and salt. Stir to mix well.
- To kill a live Dungeness crab, stab it in the middle of the body, just above its abdominal area. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow all the murky dark water inside the crab to drain out. Rinse the crab and pat it dry with water.
- Coat the crab with the black pepper butter mixture and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
6people
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6people | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.