Crab Pot
James Carrier
Julie Lee grew up in the Puget Sound area, so it's not surprising that she loves crab. For special events, Lee heats the shellfish in broth laced with dry vermouth and garlic, and offers garlic bread to sop it up.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 6- to 8-quart covered pan over high heat, bring chicken broth, vermouth, butter, parsley, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic to a boil.
Step 2
2
Add crab pieces. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, just until crab is hot, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
3
Spoon crab pieces into wide bowls; ladle broth over crab.
Ingredients
1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cooked Dungeness crabs (about 3 lb. total), cleaned and cracked
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 6- to 8-quart covered pan over high heat, bring chicken broth, vermouth, butter, parsley, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic to a boil.
Step 2
2
Add crab pieces. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, just until crab is hot, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
3
Spoon crab pieces into wide bowls; ladle broth over crab.
