Rock crab is a flavorful and succulent seafood dish packed with bold seasonings and rich, buttery goodness. This recipe brings out the natural sweetness of rock crab with a perfectly balanced blend of spices.
Ingredients
🦀 2 lbs rock crab, cleaned and cracked
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🧈 4 tbsp butter
🌶️ 2 jalapeños, sliced
🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
🥄 1 tsp paprika
🧂 1 tsp salt
🫙 1/2 tsp black pepper
🍋 1 lemon, juiced
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🥫 1/2 cup seafood broth
Instructions
1- Prepare the Crab:
- Clean and crack the rock crab for easier eating.
- Pat dry with a paper towel.
2- Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and jalapeños, sautéing until fragrant.
3- Cook the Crab:
- Add the crab to the pan, stirring to coat with the garlic and jalapeños.
- Season with oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4- Add the Liquid:
- Pour in the seafood broth and stir well.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
5- Finish with Butter & Lemon:
- Stir in butter and allow it to melt completely.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the crab and mix well.
6- Serve & Enjoy:
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with additional jalapeños if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Large pan, knife, cutting board, tongs, serving platter
Cooking Tips:
- Use fresh rock crab for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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