Boiled Dungeness Crabs Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Live dungeness crabs3
 Boiling water8 Quart
 Salt1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Melted butter4 Tablespoon

Directions

Have your fish retailer dress the crabs for eating.
Wash body cavity.
Heat water and salt to boiling.
Drop crabs into kettle.
Cover; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
Drain.
Crack claws and legs.
Serve hot with butter or, if desired, chill crabs and serve with mayonnaise.
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