Dungeness Crab
Sweet, tender Dungeness crab served simply with melted butter and lemon. A quick and elegant meal that highlights the natural flavor of the crab.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Dungeness crab, cooked
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 whole lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over low heat until fully liquid, about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
- 2
Cut the 1 lemon into wedges. Set aside.
- 3
Crack the 2 cooked crabs: twist off legs and claws, then crack shells with a nutcracker or mallet to expose the meat.
- 4
Arrange crab pieces on a platter. Sprinkle with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 5
Serve immediately with the warm butter and lemon wedges for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- nutcracker or mallet
- serving platter
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