Steamed Dungeness Crab & Korean Blue Crab
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Discover the delightful flavors of steamed Dungeness crab and fresh Korean blue crab. Dungeness crab, known for its slightly softer shell compared to traditional blue crabs, is exceptionally easy to enjoy when steamed, revealing a tender and sweet meat. Sourced from the Pacific Northwest, this unique crab, along with the rich Korean blue crab, makes for a wonderful culinary experience. This recipe offers a simple yet effective method for cleaning and steaming your crabs to perfection. Using a brush or dedicated scrubber, you can easily prepare them, and a steaming time of 15-20 minutes yields tender, flavorful results. A splash of soju (Korean rice wine) helps to eliminate any hint of fishiness, ensuring a clean and delightful taste.
Ingredients
- 1 Dungeness crab
- 2 fresh Korean blue crabs
- 2 Tbsp cooking soju
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by rinsing the Dungeness crab thoroughly under cold running water. Dungeness crabs are characterized by their slightly plumper body and less rigid shell compared to typical crabs.
Step 2
Turn the cleaned crab upside down and scrub the legs and underside meticulously using a brush or a specialized crab scrubber. Ensure you clean thoroughly along the inside of the legs and the carapace. It’s best to use cold water for this.
Step 3
Prepare the Korean blue crabs using the same cleaning method. Bring water to a rolling boil in a steamer. Once boiling, carefully place the prepared crabs into the steamer. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of cooking soju evenly over the crabs; this is a key step to removing any potential seafood odor. Cover the steamer and steam for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crabs’ shells turn a vibrant, deep red color.
Step 4
Your perfectly steamed Dungeness crab and Korean blue crab are now ready! Steaming has made the Dungeness crab shells delightfully tender and easy to handle. Enjoy this simple yet incredibly flavorful steamed seafood dish, celebrating the natural sweetness of fresh crab.
