Steamed Dungeness Crabs Recipes

DUNGENESS CRABS STEAMED ON THE GRILL IN GINGER, LIME, MIRIN AND SOY

Steps:

• Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a large roasting pan over high heat, add the stock, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, toasted sesame oil and lime juice and bring to a boil. Add the crabs, shell-side up, and place the pan on the grill. Cover the grill and steam the crabs until they are just cooked through, about 30 minutes, flipping the crabs halfway through cooking. Remove the crabs to a platter.
• Strain the steaming liquid into a bowl. Return the liquid to the roasting pan and whisk in the honey, black pepper and chile flakes. Bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the butter. Halve the crabs and put 2 halves into 4 serving bowls. Pour the sauce over and garnish with cilantro.

STEAMED DUNGENESS CRABS

Steps:

• Put rack or other steamer insert in the pot.
• Add water until the level is at the same height as the rack so water doesn't reach the crabs. Bring to a rolling boil over very high heat.
• Optionally sprinkle the crabs with spices, such as Old Bay.
• Place crabs in pot and cover tightly with lid.
• Steam for 12 minutes, remove lid, and let stand until crabs are cool enough to handle.

STEAMED DUNGENESS CRAB WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Put water in the bottom of a steamer. Put the crabs on a plate and spread the wine, sliced ginger, and 1/4 cup soy sauce over them. Place in the steamer and cover; cook until the crabs are hot and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients to make a dipping sauce. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.