OVEN-ROASTED DUNGENESS CRAB

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Categories     Citrus     Garlic     Shellfish     Roast     Valentine's Day     Orange     Crab     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
2 large Dungeness crabs, cooked, cleaned, and cracked (about 4 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 cup blood orange juice or regular orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated blood orange peel or regular orange peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Melt butter with oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, shallot, and dried crushed red pepper. Add crabs; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over crabs. Stir to combine. Place skillet in oven and roast crabs until heated through, stirring once, about 12 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer crabs to platter. Add orange juice and peel to same skillet; boil until sauce is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over crabs. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.

Malik Ibrar
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I was skeptical about making this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The crab was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonju Das
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover! The crab is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirza Daim
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great! The crab is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love to serve it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Jaman Hossain
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This recipe is a keeper! The crab was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


M Dani
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The crab was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dg Fh
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I was skeptical about making this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The crab was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Dickson Kum
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover! The crab is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulmalik Chohan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great! The crab is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love to serve it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Mukona Mohope
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This recipe was easy to follow and the crab turned out amazing! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Owen Maddock
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I made this recipe for a special occasion, and it was a huge success! The crab was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my guests.


Yakob Sisay
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This recipe is a keeper! The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra lemon juice to the sauce, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Star Mavis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit with my family.


BLUE love PANDA
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This recipe was amazing! The crab was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.