A Taste of the Sea: Dungeness Crab Boil to Warm Up November

One of the main dishes Oregon is famous for is Dungeness Crab. This seafood delicacy is especially popular along the Oregon coast. The crab is often enjoyed in a variety of ways, such as in a Dungeness Crab Boil, where the crab is cooked with potatoes, corn, and spices, or simply steamed and served with melted butter1.

Dungeness Crab Boil

Ingredients:

• 4 whole Dungeness crabs

• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning

• 2 lemons, halved

• 4 ears of corn, cut into halves

• 1 lb small red potatoes

• 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into pieces

• 1/4 cup salt

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning, salt, and lemons. Bring to a boil.

2. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

3. Add corn and sausage, cooking for another 5 minutes.

4. Add the crabs and cook for 15 minutes or until the crabs are bright red.

5. Drain the pot and transfer the contents to a large serving platter.

6. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

   
   

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