Description
Discover the differences between Dungeness and Snow Crab in this comprehensive guide, perfect for your next seafood feast. Enjoy the best flavors today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole Dungeness crabs (about 2 pounds each)
- 2 pounds of frozen or fresh snow crab legs
- ½ cup butter, melted (or substitute with olive oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cleaning your crabs under cold running water. If using frozen snow crab legs, make sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator for optimal flavor and texture.
- In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add your Dungeness crab, immersing it entirely. Cover for 15 minutes, reducing heat to simmer. For snow crab legs, steam them for 5-7 minutes.
- While the crabs are cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, and seasonings. Allow the flavors to meld for about 5 minutes.
- Once the crabs are cooked, remove them using tongs and drain excess water. Place them on a platter and drizzle generously with the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle chopped herbs on top for an aesthetically pleasing finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g