Boiled Dungeness Crab with Fennel

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Boiled Dungeness Crab with Fennel
45 min.
4
135kcal

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Experience the delightful flavors of the ocean with our Boiled Dungeness Crab with Fennel recipe, perfect for a fresh and satisfying lunch or a special dinner. This gluten-free dish offers an elegant touch, making it suitable for various occasions, from casual gatherings to formal celebrations. Imagine the succulent, tender crab meat complemented by the aromatic essence of fennel, creating a seafood masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this recipe visually stunning, with its vibrant colors and enticing presentation, but it’s also remarkably simple to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. The process is made effortless with the help of minimal equipment—just a pot and a baking sheet—allowing you to focus on the true star of the dish: the luscious Dungeness crab.

As you immerse the crabs into the boiling pot accompanied by fragrant lemon and fennel, a rich aroma fills the air, setting the stage for a delightful culinary experience. Serve them hot or chilled with our zesty Fennel-Lemon Tartar Sauce, vibrant Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, and creamy Ginger Butter for dipping. Gather around the table with family and friends, and enjoy a meal that promises to be memorable. Indulge in this exquisite seafood delight that showcases the freshness of the ingredients while highlighting your culinary flair!

Ingredients

  • servings ginger butter 
  •  live dungeness crabs 
  • large fennel bulb 
  • servings bloody mary cocktail sauce 
  • large optional: lemon thinly sliced
  • servings salt 
  • servings fennel-lemon tartar sauce 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • pot

Directions

  1. Mince enough of the most tender fennel fronds to make 2 tablespoons, and mince enough of the bulb to make 1/4 cup; set both aside for the Fennel-Lemon Tartar Sauce.
  2. Coarsely chop the remaining fronds, stalks, and bulb, and place in a large (at least 8-quart) pot.
  3. Add lemon slices, 1/4 cup salt, and enough cold water to come within 3 inches of the top of the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. While water is heating, set crabs on a rimmed baking sheet or tray, and put them in the freezer. (This dulls their senses to make handling them easier. The crab should be well chilled but not frozen; don't leave them in the freezer more than 30 minutes.) When water has come to a rolling boil, grab each crab securely at the back of its shell, and gently but swiftly drop it headfirst into the boiling water.
  5. Cover pot, and return water to a boil, reducing heat to medium if necessary to prevent water from boiling over. Cook crabs 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully drain. Clean crabs, and serve hot or chilled with Fennel-Lemon Tartar Sauce, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, and Ginger Butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein43.88%
Fat33.69%
Carbs22.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.13
Glycemic Load
1.56
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
17.669130428978%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
6.4mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:135.24kcal
6.76%
Fat:5.21g
8.02%
Saturated Fat:2.77g
17.34%
Carbohydrates:7.81g
2.6%
Net Carbohydrates:5.23g
1.9%
Sugar:3.25g
3.61%
Cholesterol:58.9mg
19.64%
Sodium:515.99mg
22.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.27g
30.55%
Vitamin B12:7.34µg
122.39%
Selenium:30.81µg
44.02%
Vitamin K:37.59µg
35.8%
Copper:0.6mg
29.91%
Vitamin C:24.21mg
29.34%
Zinc:3.62mg
24.13%
Phosphorus:183.27mg
18.33%
Potassium:569.88mg
16.28%
Vitamin B3:2.96mg
14.82%
Folate:54.83µg
13.71%
Magnesium:48.94mg
12.24%
Fiber:2.57g
10.3%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.54%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.33%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.6%
Calcium:74.75mg
7.48%
Vitamin A:284.28IU
5.69%
Iron:0.9mg
4.98%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.78%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.69%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.42%
Source:My Recipes