Southern-spiced Barbecued Crab

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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Servings 4 (1/2 crab) servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  2. 2 tsp. chili powder
  3. 1 tsp. ground cumin
  4. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  5. 2 large whole, live Dungeness crabs, cleaned and separated into halves (see Note)
  6. Lime slices for garnish
  7. Melted butter for dipping (optional)

Method

Preheat your barbecue to medium (about 300 degrees F). Combine the oil and spices in a small bowl. Brush the mixture all over the crab. Set the crab directly on the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Plate the crab, garnish with lime slices and, if desired, serve with melted butter for dipping.

Note: Our seafood department staff will happily clean the crabs for you.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the crab with crusty buns, corn on the cob and a rice dish created from a recipe in our website collection, such as Mixed Vegetable Rice Pilaf, or Spanish-style Brown Rice.

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