Dungeness Crab Dinner for Two

Fettuccine Alfredo 

Store in freezer upon arrival. Pasta will keep in freezer for approximately 3-4 months. Once thawed, this divine, rich side meal takes less than 20 minutes to heat. 

Thawing 

The best way to thaw your Alfredo Dinner is to leave it in the refrigerator, allowing at least 2-3 hours. Thawing overnight in the refrigerator is best. Trying to rush the process by thawing at room temperature or placing the frozen pasta in warm water is definitely NOT Recommended. DO NOT BOIL FROM FROZEN. This will ruin your pasta. 

Cooking 

After thawing, simply boil pasta for 2-3 minutes until “al dente” for the best taste and presentation. Simmer Alfredo sauce until heated through. Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese and enjoy! 

Dungeness Crab Clusters 

You can store our fully cooked Dungeness crab in the freezer for up to 6 months. Once thawed, they can be kept up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Simply pack them in ice and cover with a damp towel. Replenish the ice as it melts and pour off excess water. 

Preparing 

You can simply thaw your crab and serve chilled. If you prefer to warm your crab, there are a variety of ways to reheat it. Steaming, boiling and baking (we recommend 275F) are among the most common. Usually, under these methods, crab takes only 5 to 7 minutes to warm up. Be careful not to overheat your crab, as it will reduce the texture and taste. 

Cracking Crab - The trick is to strike or snap the shell just hard enough to crack it, but not so hard that you crush the meat. You can use shellfish crackers, a wooden mallet, or your hands. Note: Place larger claws on their sides before striking. Relax and have fun -- with just a little practice, you’ll be an expert. Once the crab is cracked, all you have to do is twist and eat. Use the sharp, pointy crab "toes" to help pick tasty morsels out of the shells. 

Serving & Eating Dungeness Crab, Northwest Style - Serve with melted butter. Allow one to two clusters per person. Eating crab should be fun and informal. Cover the table with butcher paper or layers of newspaper and have plenty of paper napkins on hand. Finger bowls filled with hot tea and lemon slices will clean sticky fingers admirably (the tannin from the tea and acid from the lemon will slice right through the fat in the crab). Hot towels for wiping fingers are also a welcome addition. Once the table is set, tie on a bib, roll up your sleeves and enjoy. 

Cleaning Up - Our Chef’s Tip For Cleaning Fingers After the Meal - Finely crush two soda or saltine crackers in your hands. Then, rub your hands together, just like you were washing them with a bar of soap. The cracker crumbs will absorb any lingering crab smell, and leave your hands feeling fresh, soft and smooth, like you’ve rubbed them with talcum powder. 

Mini Lemon Lover’s Cake 

Refrigerate or freeze upon arrival. Keep frozen until ready to serve. Lemon cake will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Frozen for up to 4 months.