Pan-Seared Dungeness Crab with Avocado Salsa

Name: Pan-Seared Dungeness Crab with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Dungeness crab claws; 2 medium avocado; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 lime; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fresh Dungeness crab claws paired with a vibrant avocado salsa, highlighting California's coastal bounty.

Cuisine: Seafood

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 6 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Dungeness crab claws
2 medium avocado
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 lime
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat crab claws dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add crab claws and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear another 3 minutes.
Step 3: While crab cooks, dice 1 avocado and combine with 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and juice from 1 lime. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
Step 4: Transfer crab to a plate and immediately squeeze remaining lime juice over it. Serve with avocado salsa spooned on the side.