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Prep Time: 10 minutes  |  Cook Time: 20 minutes  |  Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings  |  Difficulty: Medium  |  Cuisine: Seafood

Ingredients

• 4 live crabs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme)

Instructions

1. Clean the crabs thoroughly under running water.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3. Place crabs in boiling water and cover.
4. Cook for 18-20 minutes until shells turn bright orange.
5. Remove crabs and let cool slightly before serving.
6. Serve with melted garlic butter and lemon wedges.

Tips & Notes

• Select crabs that are heavy and show movement for best quality
• Keep crabs cool until cooking time
• Cook within a few hours of purchase for freshness
• Provide seafood crackers for easy shell cracking

Nutrition Notes

Crabs are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals like zinc and selenium.