Ingredient
Flavor: Sweet, delicate; clean salinity.
Type
seafood
Peak Months
Dec, Jan
Season Window
Dec → Mar
Sweet, delicate; clean salinity.
Steam, chilled picks, crab butter sauces, crab cakes.
Keep live cold and moist; cook same day.
Phase: Peak
Peak: Dec, Jan
Dungeness crab stir-fried with aromatics and caramelized in a sauce.
Step-by-step guide to cooking and cleaning Dungeness crab, a Pacific Northwest seafood specialty.
Indulgent Dungeness crab recipes featuring the iconic Pacific Northwest shellfish, perfect for a decadent fall or winter feast.
A simple yet flavorful recipe featuring fresh Dungeness crab sautéed in a garlic butter sauce.
Fresh Dungeness crab meat salad served between brioche rolls, a crave-worthy Pacific Northwest appetizer.
Classic and modern recipes featuring fresh Dungeness crab from Bay Area restaurants like Scoma's, Nick's Cove, Slanted Door, and Mezcalito.
Delicate Dungeness crab cakes, best served with a simple lemon squeeze or homemade tartar sauce.
This recipe features fresh Dungeness crab, a quintessential Pacific Northwest ingredient, paired with classic accompaniments like lemon and butter for a delicious and locally-inspired dish.
This recipe teaches how to cook fresh, live Dungeness crab using professional chef techniques, resulting in a bold, flavorful dish.
Savor sweet Dungeness crab with easy, fun and delicious recipes. Boil, bake, or steam the crab for a perfect meal.
This recipe features fresh Dungeness crab boiled and served with a rich, tangy roasted garlic lemon sauce, showcasing the seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredient.
This recipe features whole, boiled Dungeness crab served with a simple Old Bay-infused butter sauce, showcasing the sweet and tender crab meat.
