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Oven roasted Dungeness crab is a minimal-effort method that keeps the meat tender and sweet while infusing it with garlic butter and lemon. This straightforward technique requires only a preheated oven and 15 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
Clean and crack the Dungeness crab if not already done.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
Place crab pieces on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
Pour the butter mixture over the crab pieces, coating evenly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
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Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; gently reheat in a 325°F oven with a splash of water to restore moisture.
roasting pan or baking sheet · meat thermometer (optional, for confirming doneness)
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Yes—the recipe calls for cooked and cleaned crab. If using raw crab, humanely kill and clean it first, then remove the body meat before roasting.
The meat should be opaque throughout and pull cleanly from the shell. At 425°F, cooked crab meat typically needs 12–15 minutes to heat through and absorb the garlic butter.
Yes. Thaw completely before roasting to ensure even cooking. Pat dry before adding butter and aromatics.
Serve hot with the pan drippings spooned over, crusty bread for dipping, and fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Roast just before serving for best texture. Leftover crab can be refrigerated and gently reheated at 325°F for 5–8 minutes.
