Oven Roasted Dungeness Crab

Elevate your seafood experience with this Oven Roasted Dungeness Crab recipe, a decadent yet surprisingly simple dish that's bursting with flavor. Tender, cooked Dungeness crab is generously drizzled with a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, paprika, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. Roasted to perfection in the oven, the crab develops a golden, aromatic finish that complements its natural sweetness. Perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent weeknight meal, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and can be on your table in under 45 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, zesty finish and get ready to impress with this seafood masterpiece! Keywords: Oven Roasted Dungeness Crab, garlic butter crab, roasted seafood recipe, easy crab recipe, Dungeness crab dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole crabs Dungeness crab (cooked and cleaned)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 2

Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut the cooked and cleaned Dungeness crabs into halves or quarters, depending on your preference. Crack the claws slightly to allow the seasoning to penetrate.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add lemon juice, chopped parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Place the crab pieces on the prepared baking sheet, shell side down, and evenly spoon the garlic butter mixture over the meat.

Step 7

Roast the crab in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, basting with the melted butter mixture once halfway through, until the crab is heated through and slightly golden on the edges.

Step 8

Remove the crab from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 9

Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1434.6 grams (1434.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2008

Total Fat 116.50g	149%
Saturated Fat 48.90g	244%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1050mg	350%
Sodium 5057mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 16.20g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.40g	16%
Total Sugars 4.60g
Protein 231.20g	462%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 815mg	63%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 3514mg	75%

*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: 51.4%

Protein: 45.4%

Carbs: 3.2%