Cracked Crab With Lemongrass, Black Pepper, And Bas

Name: Cracked Crab With Lemongrass, Black Pepper, And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, ends trimmed and coarse leaves discarded; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 fully cooked Dungeness crabs (about 2 lbs. each), cleaned, legs cracked, and bodies quartered; 3 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil; 1 cup loosely packed cilantro sprigs; 1 cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves or small regular basil leaves

Servings: persons

1
Chop lemongrass. Put in a food processor with ginger and garlic; whirl until minced. Scrape into a large bowl and stir in honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Add crabs and stir to coat well. Cover, then chill at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
2
Pour oil into a 14-in. wok or a wide 8- to 10-qt. pot over medium-high heat. With a slotted spoon, add crabs (reserve marinade). Cover and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes (omit this cooking time if using fully cooked crabs).
3
Uncover pan, add marinade, and cook, stirring often, until crabs are steaming and meat is opaque, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in cilantro and basil, then transfer crabs and juices to a serving bowl.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

208

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 stalks fresh lemongrass, ends trimmed and coarse leaves discarded, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1/4 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Cracked Crab With Lemongrass, Black Pepper, And Basil 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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Cracked Crab With Lemongrass, Black Pepper, And Basil

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