Cracked Dungeness Crab With Spinach Dipping Sauce

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 dungeness crab - (2 to 3 lbs) thawed if necessary
• 1/3 cup dairy sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup torn spinach leaves see * Note
• 2 parsley sprigs stems removed
• 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon basil crushed
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: Torn romaine lettuce may be substituted.

Lift off back shell of crab. Remove and discard viscera and gills. Rinse crab thoroughly under cool running water. Break off legs; crack along edges. Break body section in half; break each half into several pieces. Microcook or steam until thoroughly heated; cool and refrigerate until served.

Blend remaining ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve crab with sauce.

This recipe yields 3 to 4 servings.