How much Dungeness crab should I buy per person?

Table of Contents:

1. How much Dungeness crab should I buy per person?
2. Can you eat the body of a Dungeness crab?
3. How do you prepare Dungeness crab for eating?
4. How long do you cook cleaned Dungeness crab?
5. What do you serve with Dungeness crab?
6. What do you eat with stone crab claws?

How much Dungeness crab should I buy per person?

The general rule around our house is two people per crab, unless the crab is smaller than 1½ pounds, at which point, you should play it safe and have one crab per person. Plus, for groups larger than four, I always throw in one extra crab “for the pot.”

Can you eat the body of a Dungeness crab?

Dungeness crabs and blue crabs have edible meat in both their bodies and claws. ... Then pull the halves apart, remove the gills and take out the dark meat. There's a bony bit in the centre. Crack the legs and the claws, and use a skewer to get the white meat out of them.

How do you prepare Dungeness crab for eating?

1. Step 1: Get a Fresh Crab. There are many options. ...
2. Step 2: Cook. Steam or boil your crab at ~7-8 minutes/pound, lid on but cocked to allow a bit of venting. ...
3. Step 3: Rinse and Cool. ...
4. Step 4: Remove the Apron. ...
5. Step 5: Remove Carapace. ...
6. Step 6: Remove Gills. ...
7. Step 7: Remove Mandibles. ...
8. Step 8: Rinse Clean.

How long do you cook cleaned Dungeness crab?

Whole Dungeness Crab will take a little longer to cook (usually 12 to 15 minutes in the boil), cleaned Dungeness halves take a little less time (usually 10 to 12 minutes).

What do you serve with Dungeness crab?

Recipe Ideas to Serve With Your Dungeness Crab

• Side: The Best Buttery Parsley Potatoes.
• Side: Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob.
• Side: Easy Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
• Dessert: Key Lime Pie.

What do you eat with stone crab claws?

Serve chilled stone crab claws with other cold, seafood-centric appetizers, such as shrimp cocktail or ceviche....Some terrific side dishes to serve with crab include:

• Corn on the cob.
• Baked potatoes.
• Spinach salad.
• Risotto.
• Steamed vegetables.
• Twice baked potatoes.
• Steamed spinach.
• Grilled vegetables.