Dungeness crab is a staple seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Seafood Watch (a sustainable seafood advisory list) classifies this crustacean as a sustainable alternative to other, less sustainable or farmed fish.
Stovetop/propane crab cooker (easily found on Amazon or other marine retailers)
Ingredients
3.5galWater(can be reused)
Salt(to taste)
Fresh Caught Dungeness Crab(as many as you want)
Instructions
Salt cold water to taste (similar flavor to ocean water helps bring out crab’s flavor. Do not over-salt)
Boil water in the covered pot
Add crab and re-cover pot
Wait for water to re-boil
Cook 10-15 minutes after rolling boil begins
Remove crab with metal tongs and cool crab in ice water
Notes
If you want to enjoy fresh Dungeness Crab but aren’t ready to prepare it yourself, reach out to our Seattle personal chefs about our weekly meal service!