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Dinner Salad with Boiled California King Crab and Red Potatoes

May 19, 2012 by susanelester 7 Comments

Dinner Salad 


Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
Celery
Carrots
Green Onions
Avocados
Tomatoes
Gorgonzola

with Italian Vinaigrette

Boiled California King Crab and Red Potatoes 

Last Sunday, at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market,  Fresh Fish Fanatics had California King Crabs!  They have really long legs and look like space aliens, but the fishermen assured me that they are the “filet mignon” of crabs.  I bought them live right on the dock.  They are so sweet and delicious and the preparation was really simple – that’s because Chris cleaned them for us when I bought them!  Despite their funky appearance, these crabs yielded so much meat.  




Fill a large stockpot 2/3 full with water.  
Add 3 Tablespoons of Salt and 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning. 
Bring to a boil and add Red Potatoes.
Boil for 10 minutes, then add crabs.
Continue to boil for 15 more minutes.
Drain.


Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
Serve crab with melted butter.

Enjoy!

Peas in the making!

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Comments

  1. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    That’s my idea of the pefect dinner salad!

    Reply
  2. CJ - Food Stories says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Never heard of spider crabs before … Those are huge 🙂

    Reply
  3. Mary Hirsch says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    You’re killing me, Susan. Forget the double chocolate caramelized banana tart, give me the crab and potato boil anytime. Be still my heart. When we lived in Aspen, I used to grow every color of “sweet peas” I could get my hands on. Now, I think your pix is of real peas. But, a pea blossom is a pea blossom and it’s beautiful and dainty.

    Reply
  4. Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says

    May 19, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Oh what a fantastic meal – scrumptious! so glad to found your blog – it’s lovely, I’ve signed up to follow and looking forward to more!
    Mary x

    Reply
  5. Kris' Kitchen says

    May 20, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Beautiful meal! I’ve been thinking about crab all week and seeing your photos has decided our Sunday dinner. I remember that I have lump crab meat in the fridge, so crabcakes will be on the menu. I’m so glad I stopped by. And, yes, you will enjoy the “Baked” pie at some point. If I’d not had a party that could use both this week’s pies, I’d have skipped out on this one, but it is a really good pie.

    Reply
  6. Elaine says

    May 20, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Oh, my gosh, this looks wonderful! I have never seen spider crab and I can only imagine how wonderful these tasted especially being so fresh. I enjoy eating crab and don’t get it often enough. What a great dinner!

    Reply

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