10 Dungeness Crab Recipes

This rich chowder is made with Dungeness crab meat, onion, celery, thyme, potatoes, cream, and clam juice for a bowl of sophisticated comfort food. If you prefer a chunkier chowder, only puree half the soup, or use a hand held blender so you have more control.

Chef John shows you how to make these easy, yet luxurious, tortellini with Dungeness crabmeat using wonton wrappers. You can use fresh pasta sheets if you prefer. "Excellent recipe, flavors were delicious," says reviewer cris&erika. "Not too difficult to make. No leftovers. Definitely will make again!"

Dungeness crab legs and crab meat are cooked on an outdoor grill, then served in a butter-garlic sauce for a sweet, slightly smoky summer sensation. "I seasoned them really well, put them in a pan with a little water and butter. Then put them on the pit with indirect heat. Amazing!" says home cook ICUMOM.

This is a fantastic, fresh, and fragrant Filipino family recipe that features boiled whole Dungeness crabs served in a curry-style sauce made with coconut milk, fish sauce, shrimp paste, Thai chiles, and ginger. Fresh spinach adds color and contrast. Enjoy with freshly steamed white rice.

Whole Dungeness crabs are cooked in a boiling seafood stock with red potatoes, Andouille sausages, onions, and fresh corn. Reviewer Wayne Ward gave this recipe 5 stars: "I used this as a guide but doubled the crab legs and added shrimp. It was amazing!"

A delicious and filling seafood omelet made with Dungeness crab, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. "As a huge fan and very frequent recipient of loads of fresh Dungeness crab," says reviewer Gamechef, "this omelet is probably the best one I have ever had!"

This easy Asian-inspired dish is made with cooked Dungeness crab, nutty brown rice, mushrooms, garlic, and carrots. It's finished off with a truly tasty soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil mixture which elevates fried rice to a whole new level. You can make this recipe in less time using leftover cooked brown rice.

Fresh Dungeness crabs are cooked in a wok with a spicy potato, tomato, and onion curry to create this delightful Bangladeshi dish for spicy shellfish lovers. Serve on top of hot rice with fresh lemon wedges, freshly chopped cilantro, and slices of green chile.

Fresh and elegant, this classic crab salad also features asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. Recipe creator sonjagroset recommends you use the freshest Dungeness crab you can get your hands on in this seafood salad - it really pays off!

Whole Dungeness crabs are cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato-chili sauce to create this popular Singaporean street food shellfish dish that's extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. "This was one of the most delicious and completely messy things I have ever eaten in my whole life!" says reviewer Michelle Wille.