Pan-Seared Dungeness Crab with Homemade Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Recipe courtesy of Adam White
Discover how to prepare this elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality seafood to your table. This straightforward recipe combines succulent Dungeness crab with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce that perfectly complements the delicate, sweet meat. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this impressive yet surprisingly easy dish will delight your guests.
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 servings
- Total Time: 20 min
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
Homemade Cocktail Sauce:
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch cracked black pepper
Fresh Dungeness Crab:
- 2 whole, live Dungeness crabs (about 2 pounds each)
- Lemon slices, for serving
- Lime slices, for serving
Directions:
- For the homemade cocktail sauce: Mix together the chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the crab: Place both whole live crabs into a large pot filled with salted boiling water. Cook until the shells turn a bright red color, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove the crabs and take off the main shell (use a large knife inserted between the shells at the back if needed). Rinse thoroughly under running water, slice lengthwise from head to tail, and remove the gills and internal organs. Arrange on a serving dish with lemon and lime slices, replace the top shell for presentation, and serve with the homemade cocktail sauce.
This recipe was provided by a culinary professional and has not been tested for home use.
