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Lemon Butter Crab

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Certainly! Lemon Butter Crab is a delicious and elegant dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. It combines the rich, sweet flavor of crab with the bright acidity of lemon and the luxuriousness of butter, creating a dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a gourmet weekend dinner. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare Lemon Butter Crab at home.

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole crabs (about 2 pounds each), cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting the crab)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Crab:
    • If not already done, clean the crabs and cut them into pieces. Lightly season the crab pieces with salt and pepper, then dust them with flour to coat lightly. This helps in getting a nice sear on the crab.

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