Deviled Chile Crab With Thai Basil Recipe

Name: Deviled Chile Crab With Thai Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 live blue crabs (can also use dungeness); 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon dried mustard; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 hard-boiled eggs, minced; 2 cups sourdough breadcrumbs; ½ cup fresh Thai basil, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

6 live blue crabs (can also use dungeness)
1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried mustard
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 cup heavy cream
4 hard-boiled eggs, minced
2 cups sourdough breadcrumbs
½ cup fresh Thai basil, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
Preheat oven to 400F
2
Place the crabs in a large pot of boiling, salted water.
3
Cook until all are bright red, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Remove and cool.
5
Remove the top shell from the crabs, keeping it intact.
6
Rinse and reserve.
7
Pick out all the meat (from claws, legs and behind the head) and discard the gills.
8
Set picked meat aside.
9
In a large bowl, combine crab, chile, paprika, dried mustard, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, cream, eggs, breadcrumbs and all but 2 tablespoons of basil.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Fill the cavity of each crab top-shell with stuffing and bake on a sheet pan, stuffing side up, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a crust begins to form.
12
Serve with a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of reserved basil.

546

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 live blue crabs (can also use dungeness), 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon dried mustard, and more.

Yes, Deviled Chile Crab With Thai 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Deviled Chile Crab With Thai Basil

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