Category:
Crab and lobster
Date:
February 10, 2021
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 Dungeness crab clusters
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 lemons, quartered
- 3 tbsp fresh basil or tarragon, minced
- 2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 stick butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- THAW CRAB
Thaw crab in the refrigerator 8-10 hours or overnight. - PREPARE STEAMING BROTH
Combine water, white wine, half of the lemon and 2 tablespoons of the fresh herbs in the bottom of a large, heavy-bottom pot. Insert a raised steaming basket and bring to a boil over high heat. - STEAM CRAB
Place Dungeness crab clusters in the steaming insert and sprinkle crab clusters with 1 teaspoon of the Old Bay seasoning. Cover the pot and steam for about 5 minutes or until the crab is heated through. - MAKE BUTTER SAUCE
While crab steams, combine the butter, remaining tablespoon of fresh herbs and Old Bay Seasoning in a small bowl. - SERVE
To serve, remove crab clusters from the steaming pot and drain any water. Serve on a platter alongside herbed butter sauce and remaining lemon wedges.
ENJOY!