Garlic Crab Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Garlic Crab recipe, reminiscent of the famous dish from Crustaceans in San Francisco. Though originally crafted with Dungeness crabs, this recipe adapts beautifully to Blue crabs, offering an equally tantalizing experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that marries the rich essence of garlic with succulent crab meat, resulting in a dish that’s as impressive as it is irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 cup butter
- Salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ½ lemon, sliced
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) to preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
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Prepare Roasting Pan: In a roasting pan, combine the garlic cloves (peeled and minced), sliced onion, butter, salt, and ground pepper. Spread them evenly across the pan, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated.
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Roast Mixture: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and allow the mixture to roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until the onions and garlic turn a rich golden brown color. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
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Prepare Crab: Once the garlic and onions are roasted to perfection, carefully remove the pan from the oven. Add the cleaned crab (whole, including shells) to the pan, gently blending it with the roasted mixture until the crab is thoroughly coated.
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Increase Oven Temperature: Increase the oven temperature to 475°F (246°C) to ensure a high heat for cooking the crab.
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Bake Crab: Return the roasting pan to the oven and bake the crab for 15-20 minutes, turning the crab every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. This process allows the flavors to meld together while ensuring the crab is heated throughout.
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Check for Doneness: After the allotted time, remove the crab from the oven and check for doneness. The garlic sauce should have braised onto the shell of the crab, infusing it with irresistible flavor.
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Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the garlic crab and garnish with slices of lemon for a vibrant touch. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant, allowing your guests to savor every delectable bite.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 462.8
- Total Fat: 46.6g
- Saturated Fat: 29.3g
- Cholesterol: 154.8mg
- Sodium: 823.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.4g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 8.8g
Keywords:
Summer, Weeknight, Roast, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Tips:
- Ensure the garlic and onions are properly roasted to achieve a deep, caramelized flavor.
- Use fresh, high-quality crab for the best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
