Description
Dungeness crab legs are a delectable seafood delicacy that are perfect for a special dinner or gathering. This recipe will guide you through the process of preparing and cooking dungeness crab legs to perfection. With the right equipment and ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will impress your guests and leave them craving for more.
Ingredients
- – 2-3 pounds of dungeness crab legs
- – 1/2 cup of butter (melted)
- – 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- – 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – Optional: your choice of dipping sauce (such as melted butter, garlic butter, or cocktail sauce)
Instructions
- Thaw the dungeness crab legs if they are frozen by placing them in the refrigerator overnight.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Carefully place the dungeness crab legs into the boiling water using tongs. Be cautious to avoid splashing hot water.
- Allow the crab legs to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- While the crab legs are cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the crab legs are cooked, carefully remove them from the pot using tongs and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Use kitchen shears to cut open the crab legs and crack the shells for easy access to the meat.
- Serve the dungeness crab legs on a platter with small bowls of the garlic butter sauce or your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
– Dungeness crab legs can also be steamed instead of boiled for a slightly different texture.
– Be cautious when handling hot crab legs and boiling water to avoid burns.
– Enjoy the delicious dungeness crab legs with your favorite side dishes and a glass of white wine for a complete dining experience.
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Pacific Northwest, USA
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
Keywords: crab legs, Dungeness crab, Dungeness crab recipe, Seafood Sushi