Dungeness Crab Boil

Ingredients

• 2 wholeDungeness crabs, live (1½–2 lbs each)
• 1½ lbssmall red potatoes, halved
• 4 earscorn on the cob, cut into thirds
• 1 largeyellow onion, quartered
• 4 clovesgarlic, smashed
• ¼ cupOld Bay seasoning
• 2 lemonslemons, halved (plus wedges for serving)
• 6 quartswater (or enough to fill large pot)
• 1 bunchfresh parsley, for garnish
• 8 tbspbutter, melted (for dipping)

Instructions

1. 1
   Fill a large 8–10-quart stockpot with water. Add Old Bay, lemons, garlic, onion, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Add potatoes; cook for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Add corn; cook another 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Using tongs, gently lower live crabs into pot. Cover and steam for 20-25 minutes until crab shells turn bright red and meat reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
5. 5
   Remove crabs, corn, and potatoes with tongs or a large spider skimmer. Drain briefly.
6. 6
   Transfer to a newspaper-lined platter or table. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot with melted butter and additional Old Bay for sprinkling.