Steamed Dungeness crab

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
​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
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1. THAW CRAB
Thaw crab in the refrigerator 8-10 hours or overnight.

2. 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. 

3. 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. 

4. MAKE BUTTER SAUCE
While crab steams, combine the butter, remaining tablespoon of fresh herbs and Old Bay Seasoning in a small bowl. 

5. 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. 

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