Delectable Dungeness Crab Legs Recipe
Indulge in a seaside-inspired culinary adventure with seasoned crab clusters, steamed to perfection in aromatic spices. Each succulent bite promises to transport you to a coastal paradise of flavor.
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Calories: 120kcal
Servings: 0
Equipment
- Steam pot
- Water pot
- Sheet of parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds raw Dungeness crab legs
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Place crab clusters upside down on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Season with half of the garlic salt and Old Bay, ensuring to get the seasoning into any cavities and joints.
- Turn crab legs over and season with the remaining garlic salt and Old Bay, paying attention to the joints and cavities.
- Add water to the bottom half of your steam pot, usually a couple of inches is enough.
- Bring the water in the steam pot to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Place crab legs into the steam pot and place the steam pot on top of the water pot.
- Cover with a lid and cook covered for 35 minutes.
Notes
- To save money, buy whole Dungeness crabs and clean them yourself.
- Using your bare hands with a sharp tool, lift off the top shell.
- Remove the gills and wash out the guts under cold running water.
- Pry off the bottom piece and split the crab in half to get two clean clusters of meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 2500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.5mg