How to Cook Dungeness Crab

Ingredients

• 1 2 lb live Dungeness crab
• filtered water

Instructions

1. 1

   Cleaning: Use tongs to hold the crab and hose it down outside if possible. You can also place it in a colander and rinse it under your sink. Turn the crab upside down to wash off all the grime from the tank.

2. 2

   Add water to the steamer and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   When you see steam from the top, remove the lid and place the Dungeness crab upside down so that the abdomen faces upwards. Close the lid and steam for 25-30 minutes.

4. 4

   After 25 minutes, check to see if the crab changed color to bright orange and if there are fat pieces coming out of the shell.

5. 5

   Transfer to a plate and let sit until it’s cool enough to touch for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with a side of salt, pepper, and lime. Or melted butter if you prefer.