Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of the Pacific Northwest with this Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab recipe, a seafood lover's dream that brings elegance and simplicity to your table. Tender, succulent Dungeness crab is roasted to perfection in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. The crabs are basted as they roast, ensuring every bite is bursting with buttery, garlicky goodness. Easy to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a gourmet weeknight dinner. Serve it alongside crisp lemon wedges for an added burst of brightness, and watch it become the centerpiece of your seafood feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Dungeness crabs, cleaned and cracked
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 8 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 whole Lemon, juiced
• 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 wedges Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the cleaned and cracked Dungeness crabs on the prepared baking sheet, shell side down.

Step 5

Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the crabs, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, basting the crabs with the garlic butter mixture halfway through cooking.

Step 7

Remove the crabs from the oven when the shells turn a deep, vibrant color and the garlic butter is bubbling.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1622.8 grams (1622.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2161

Total Fat 121.00g	155%
Saturated Fat 49.10g	246%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1138mg	379%
Sodium 6751mg	294%
Total Carbohydrate 19.70g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 5.00g
Protein 261.90g	524%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 954mg	73%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 4524mg	96%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 47.3%

Carbs: 3.6%