Black Pepper Crab Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs dungeness crabs; 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 ounce ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ tablespoon sugar; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 tablespoons juice, clams; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 5 stalks green onions, 2 inch pieces

Servings: persons

1
Wrap ground black pepper in cheesecloth.
2
Boil pepper in water for 10 minutes.
3
Cool and discard water.
4
Remove large shells of crabs and discard fibrous tissue found under the shell.
5
Divide each crab into 4 portions, breaking each body in half and separating large claws from body.
6
Leave legs attach.
7
Heat oil in wok or large frying pan and fry crab pieces for 5 - 7 minutes to cooked crab.
8
Add crushed garlic and roast until golden.
9
Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, boiled black pepper, clams juice and bring to simmer.
10
Mix cornstarch with enough cold water to make a paste and add to simmering stock.
11
Add green onions and serve with steamed jasmine rice on a hot platter and garnish with green onion pieces.

312

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs dungeness crabs, 4 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 ounce ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons shaoxing wine, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Black Pepper Crab

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Variations & substitutions

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