Asian Black Pepper Crab Recipe

Name: Asian Black Pepper Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 blue crabs, live and clacking; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, peeled and finely chopped; 4 Thai chiles (or green serrano); 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons black pepper, coarsely ground; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, fresh, chopped

Servings: persons

2 -4 blue crabs, live and clacking
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, peeled and finely chopped
4 Thai chiles (or green serrano)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons black pepper, coarsely ground
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, fresh, chopped

1
Steam crabs until bright red - ideally using a crab pot with a rack. Remove from heat and cool.
2
Turn each crab on its back; lift and remove apron. turn over & pull off back. Remove and discard the devil's fingers (gills) and the creamy, green or yellow tomalley in the center. Crack body in half. Remove & crack claws gently with a nutcracker.
3
Heat oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Saute crab pieces 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
4
Turn down heat to medium; add garlic, ginger, and chiles. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, thin soy sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 seconds.
5
Add pepper and return crab to wok; stir until coated with sauce. Serve garnished with cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 blue crabs, live and clacking, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Asian Black Pepper Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Black Pepper Crab

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