Mediterranean Diet Classic Boiled Crab
Experience coastal cuisine at its finest with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Boiled Crab recipe—a vibrant, healthy twist on a timeless seafood dish. Perfect for gatherings or a special dinner, this recipe features succulent fresh whole crabs boiled in a fragrant broth infused with sea salt, lemon, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. After cooking to perfection, the crabs are drizzled with a zesty garlic-parsley olive oil for an irresistible burst of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish showcases Mediterranean staples like olive oil and fresh herbs while keeping preparation simple. Serve warm with lemon wedges for a fresh, tangy finish that will transport you straight to the shores of the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh whole crab
- 2 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Sea salt
- 6 quarts Water
Instructions
Rinse the crabs under cold water and set aside.
Fill a large pot with 6 quarts of water and add sea salt, sliced lemons, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the crabs to the pot.
Cover the pot with a lid and boil the crabs for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the shells turn a bright red color.
Meanwhile, mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Set aside.
After boiling, remove the crabs from the pot and let them cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
Drizzle the garlic-parsley oil over the cooked crabs.
Serve the crabs warm, with lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1060 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 20004 mg | 870% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 405.6 g | 811% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2242 mg | 172% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 5720 mg | 122% | |
*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.
