Washington Dungeness Crab

Washington Dungeness Crab is a delicious and succulent seafood dish, showcasing the sweet and tender meat of the crab. This gluten-free meal is perfect for a special dinner, served with a zesty lemon-butter sauce and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

• Dungeness crab - 500 grams (cleaned and cooked)
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Old Bay seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the cooked Dungeness crab to the skillet, gently stirring to coat the crab meat with the lemon-butter sauce.
5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the crab through, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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