Warm Dungeness Crab, Leek & Potato Skillet with Dijon-Lemon

Bright, briny, and very Pacific Northwest: sweet wild Dungeness crab folded into warm potatoes and sautéed leeks with a Dijon-lemon finish. It eats like a lighter chowder-meets-hash, perfect for winter produce in WA—and it comes together fast on the stove.

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Ingredients

Wild-Caught Whole Fresh Dungeness Crab 1 lb (or ask for picked meat if available) $8.99 (sale)
Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 large leek, halved and thin-sliced, well washed $5.49
Organic Russet Potatoes (or Organic Yukon Gold) 3/4 lb, diced 1/2-inch $1.79/lb (or $4.99/3 lb)
Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
Celery (sleeved) 1 stalk, small dice (optional but nice) $2.49
Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp
Lemon (or red wine vinegar in a pinch) 1/2 lemon, juiced
Butter or olive oil 2 tbsp
Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup (optional for a creamier finish)
Fresh dill (optional) 1–2 tbsp chopped (or pinch dried dill)
Salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

Prep: If using whole crab, crack and pick the meat (save any juices). Slice leek and wash thoroughly to remove grit. Dice potatoes (and optional celery). Mince garlic.
Cook potatoes (stove): Put diced potatoes in a saucepan, cover with salted water, simmer 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
Sauté aromatics: In a wide skillet over medium heat, melt butter (or heat olive oil). Add leeks (and celery) with a pinch of salt. Cook 6–8 minutes until soft and sweet, stirring often. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Combine: Add drained potatoes to the skillet. Toss and let them pick up some color for 3–4 minutes. If you want it looser/creamier, add milk/half-and-half and simmer 1–2 minutes.
Finish with crab: Off the heat, gently fold in crab meat (and any juices) so it warms without overcooking. Stir in Dijon, lemon juice, dill (if using), and black pepper. Taste and adjust salt/lemon.
Serve: Spoon into warm bowls. Great with a simple side salad if you have greens on hand.

Health notes: ~600–750 calories per serving (depends on butter/cream use). Great protein and minerals from crab; leeks and potatoes add fiber and potassium. Keep it lighter by using milk instead of cream and less butter.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington State Chardonnay (unoaked if possible) or WA Riesling. Beer: crisp pilsner or Kölsch.

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