Chili Blue Crabs Recipe

Name: Chili Blue Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Fresh Blue Crabs, Split In Half Lengthwise, Cleaned, And Rinsed; 1/4 cups Ketchup; 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar; 1/4 cups Water; 1/2 cups Sambal Oelek; 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil; 1 whole Large Shallot, Medium Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger, Minced; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fried Garlic, For Garnish; 2 Tablespoons Torn Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

10 whole Fresh Blue Crabs, Split In Half Lengthwise, Cleaned, And Rinsed
1/4 cups Ketchup
3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
1/4 cups Water
1/2 cups Sambal Oelek
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1 whole Large Shallot, Medium Sliced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger, Minced
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Fried Garlic, For Garnish
2 Tablespoons Torn Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish (optional)

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To prepare live crab: Start by using tongs to grab a live crab.
2
Flip crab over onto its back and puncture it with a sharp knife, right in the middle.
3
Yes, this is often painful to watch, but it has to be done.
4
With your knife, split the crab in half, lengthwise.
5
The important thing here is to remove the gills, up near the face, as well as removing the apron, near the bottom.
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Once those are removed, rinse the crab in cold water, and set aside, repeating the process.
7
Keep the crabs cold, covering with a bit of ice cubes.
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During this time, make the sauce.
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In a small mixing bowl, add ketchup, rice wine vinegar, water, and sambal oelek.
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Stir well.
11
Heat a large wok, or skillet on medium heat, and let this heat up for a few minutes.
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Add oil, and then toss in shallots, garlic, and ginger.
13
Stir fry for a couple of minutes.
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Add in crabs and toss crabs in the garlic mixture.
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Add the sauce.
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Carefully stir, and toss until crabs are coated.
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Cook for about 15 minutes, if that, and then pour out onto a large serving dish.
18
Shower with the fried garlic and fresh cilantro, and dig in.

102

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 10 whole Fresh Blue Crabs, Split In Half Lengthwise, Cleaned, And Rinsed, 1/4 cups Ketchup, 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar, 1/4 cups Water, and more.

Yes, Chili Blue 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Blue Crabs

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