Whole Dungeness Crab Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Whole Dungeness Crab Recipe
Description
The procedure involves briefly warming pre-cooked Dungeness crabs in salted boiling water to bring them up to serving temperature without overcooking. Two crabs are warmed at a time to maintain water temperature, then drained. The crab legs are cracked carefully for easier eating and arranged on a platter garnished with fresh dill, parsley, and slices of lemon and lime to brighten the presentation and enhance aroma.
Melted salted butter is prepared with Old Bay seasoning and fresh lemon juice, providing a savory and tangy dipping sauce that complements the crab’s sweetness. A cocktail sauce combining ketchup and prepared horseradish adds a sharp, spicy counterpoint. The variety of dipping options and garnishes bring out the delicate flavor and texture of the crab meat.
This simple yet refined approach showcases the Dungeness crab’s natural qualities. It suits gatherings or special meals where the focus is on fresh seafood and interactive eating. The warming step ensures the crab is served pleasantly warm without compromising its tender texture.
Ingredients
- 4 Dungeness crab about 2 pounds each, cooked
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 16 tablespoons butter salted, 1 cup or 2 sticks
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon , juiced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1-2 teaspoons horseradish to your taste, prepared
- dill fresh for garnish
- parsley fresh for garnish
- lemon sliced
- lime sliced
Instructions
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, and season with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Once the water comes to a boil, remove it from the heat. Immerse two of the crabs into the water for 5-10 minutes until the crabs are warmed through. Remove the crabs from the water and set aside to drain. Bring the water to another boil and repeat with the remaining crabs.
- Clean the crabs while the other two crabs are warming in the hot water. Crack the legs with the back of a heavy knife. Serve on a platter with fresh dill leaves, parsley, and sliced lemons and limes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Reduce the heat to low and skim the foam from the butter. Stir in the Old Bay Seasoning and the lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup with the prepared horseradish. Serve the flavored butter and cocktail sauce alongside the crab.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 2903mg | 121% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1719IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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