Chile Crabs Recipe

Name: Chile Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed; 9 large garlic cloves; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salted bean paste or red miso; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 8 (8-ounce) fresh blue crabs, rinsed and aprons removed (see recipe note above); 2 spring onions, trimmed and chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

10 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed
9 large garlic cloves
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salted bean paste or red miso
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
8 (8-ounce) fresh blue crabs, rinsed and aprons removed (see recipe note above)
2 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely ground. Stir in ketchup, sugar, bean paste, and juice. Place crabs in a large bowl; top with 1/2 cup chile mixture. Toss to combine. Set remaining chile mixture aside. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3
Remove crabs from marinade; discard marinade. Arrange crabs, shell sides up, on grill rack; grill 12 minutes or until shells turn red. Serve with remaining chile sauce and onions. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
4
Wine note: Always a good bet with seafood, gewurztraminer pairs perfectly with Chile Crabs. The lychee and spice flavors of Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer Columbia Valley 2008 ($10), from Washington, complement the Asian flavors, while the wine's slight sweet apple and pear fruit counter the heat. --Jeffery Lindenmuth

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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: 10 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed, 9 large garlic cloves, 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped, 1/3 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Chile Crabs 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.

Chile Crabs

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