Dungeness Dungeness Crabs with White Wine Garlic
Dive into coastal luxury with this Dungeness Crabs with White Wine Garlic recipe, a show-stopping dish that brings the flavors of the ocean to your table. Perfectly tender Dungeness crab is simmered in a luscious sauce made with dry white wine, rich butter, and aromatic garlic, resulting in a feast that’s both elegant and comforting. Fresh parsley, zesty lemon, and a touch of olive oil add vibrant notes, while crusty bread on the side soaks up every last drop of the irresistible sauce. Ready in under an hour, this dish is ideal for special dinners or effortlessly impressing guests. Whether you’re a seasoned seafood lover or new to cooking crab, this recipe will make you feel like a professional chef.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Dungeness crabs (cleaned and quartered)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 whole Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Start by cleaning the Dungeness crabs if they haven’t already been cleaned and quarter them into manageable pieces. Set the crabs aside.
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the white wine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate slightly.
Add the cleaned and quartered Dungeness crabs to the skillet, tossing to coat them well in the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper, then cover the skillet with a lid. Let the crabs steam in the wine sauce for about 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
Once the crabs are cooked (the shells should be a bright, vibrant red), add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Stir gently to combine.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper.
Transfer the crabs to a serving platter and drizzle the remaining garlic wine sauce over the top.
Serve immediately, with crusty bread on the side to soak up the flavorful sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1178 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*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.
