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.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add lemon juice, chopped parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Place the crab pieces on the prepared baking sheet, shell side down, and evenly spoon the garlic butter mixture over the meat.
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.
Remove the crab from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1050 mg | 350% | |
| Sodium | 5057 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 231.2 g | 462% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 815 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3514 mg | 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.
