Chardonnay, Crab & Lots of Butter

There are few better pairings we can think of than La Cruz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Dungeness Crab with lemon butter. Crab cracks are simple, just source your crab, melt you butter and uncork your wine.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 large Dungeness crabs, cleaned and cracked (about 2 lbs each)

  • 2 sticks salted butter

  • 1 large lemon, juiced

Method:

  • Step 1: Purchase your Dungeness crabs from a local fishmonger, ask them to clean and crack them for you to make your life easier.

  • Step 2: Bring crabs up to room temperature while you prepare the butter. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Reduce the heat to low and skim the foam from the top. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.

  • Step 3: Enjoy with Chardonnay!

Emily Fair Weber