Roasted Crab with Corn
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Sweet roasted corn kernels and tender crab meat come together in this elegant, buttery dish finished with fresh herbs and a hint of garlic. A simple yet impressive coastal-inspired entrée.
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Ingredients
- 2whole live crabs(approximately 1.5 lbs each)
- 3fresh corn ears(kernels removed, about 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2shallots(finely diced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 118 mlwhite wine
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Prepare the crabs by rinsing them under cold water and patting dry with paper towels.
Tip: Chilling crabs in the freezer for 15 minutes before cooking makes them easier to handle and more humane.
- 2
Cut each crab in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Remove and discard the gills and any tomalley, then cut each half into 2-3 pieces for easier cooking.
- 3
Toss the corn kernels with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on one side of a large roasting pan and place in the oven for 8 minutes to begin roasting.
Tip: Pre-roasting the corn gives it a slight caramelization and concentrated sweetness.
- 4
Remove the pan from the oven and push the corn to the sides, creating space for the crab pieces. Arrange the crab pieces cut-side up in the center of the pan.
- 5
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter with the remaining olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced shallots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown; it will become bitter and overpower the delicate crab flavor.
- 6
Stir the fresh thyme, lemon zest, and white wine into the garlic-butter mixture. Pour this mixture evenly over the crab pieces and corn. Dot the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the crab.
- 7
Return the pan to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until the crab meat is opaque and cooked through, and the corn is golden and tender.
Tip: The crab is done when you can easily pull the meat from the shell with a fork.
- 8
Remove from the oven and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, the chopped parsley, and a final pinch of sea salt. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the pan juices.
Tip: The pan juices are liquid gold—don't waste them!
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