Oven-Roasted Dungeness Crab

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
86%
Oven-Roasted Dungeness Crab
45 min.
2
1328kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Oven-Roasted Dungeness Crab, a true feast for the senses! This recipe showcases the exquisite sweetness and tenderness of Dungeness crabs, which are celebrated for their rich flavor and succulent texture. Sourced from the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean, these crabs are a treasured catch, and thanks to their impressive health score of 86, you can enjoy them guilt-free.

Perfect for a luxurious lunch or a dinner that dazzles, this dish is not just a meal, but an experience. In just under 45 minutes, you can transform large, perfectly cooked crabs into a gourmet masterpiece. The warm embrace of melted butter and aromatic olive oil, combined with the zesty brightness of blood orange juice, creates a tantalizing sauce that brings the crabs to life. With fresh herbs like parsley and thyme adding depth and flavor, each bite is a celebration of the ocean's bounty.

Whether you’re hosting a special gathering or simply treating yourself to something extraordinary, Oven-Roasted Dungeness Crab is sure to impress. Gather your loved ones and savor this gluten-free, very healthy main course that embodies the essence of coastal cuisine. So, roll up your sleeves, grab some tongs, and let’s dive into this delectable seafood delight!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter ()
  • 4.3 pounds crabs cleaned cooked
  • tablespoons parsley fresh divided chopped
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh divided chopped
  • tablespoons garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup blood orange juice 
  • teaspoon blood oranges finely grated
  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper dried red crushed
  • tablespoon shallots minced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F. Melt butter with oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, shallot, and dried crushed red pepper.
  2. Add crabs; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over crabs. Stir to combine.
  4. Place skillet in oven and roast crabs until heated through, stirring once, about 12 minutes.
  5. Using tongs, transfer crabs to platter.
  6. Add orange juice and peel to same skillet; boil until sauce is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over crabs.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.
  8. These large crabs are prized for their sweet, tender meat. They're named for Dungeness, Washington, where they were first harvested commercially, but they are caught in the Pacific Ocean all the way from Alaska to Mexico.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1328kcal
Protein52.31%
Fat41.5%
Carbs6.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
140.75
Glycemic Load
4.71
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
68.420435283495%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
8.08mg
Naringenin
1.7mg
Apigenin
8.82mg
Luteolin
3.25mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.76mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1328.39kcal
66.42%
Fat:59.9g
92.15%
Saturated Fat:19.68g
123.01%
Carbohydrates:20.09g
6.7%
Net Carbohydrates:17.94g
6.52%
Sugar:6.07g
6.75%
Cholesterol:629.7mg
209.9%
Sodium:3056.5mg
132.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:169.85g
339.71%
Vitamin B12:86.8µg
1446.63%
Selenium:359.46µg
513.52%
Copper:6.61mg
330.65%
Zinc:41.56mg
277.09%
Phosphorus:1801.44mg
180.14%
Vitamin B3:30.95mg
154.76%
Magnesium:459.87mg
114.97%
Folate:455.89µg
113.97%
Potassium:3690.51mg
105.44%
Vitamin C:85.48mg
103.61%
Vitamin B2:1.7mg
99.98%
Vitamin B6:1.65mg
82.44%
Vitamin K:85.66µg
81.58%
Vitamin A:2821.33IU
56.43%
Manganese:1.08mg
54.05%
Calcium:513.42mg
51.34%
Vitamin B5:3.65mg
36.49%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
36.13%
Vitamin E:5.19mg
34.57%
Iron:5.77mg
32.08%
Fiber:2.15g
8.58%
Source:Epicurious