Mama Lan's Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs Recipe

Name: Mama Lan's Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large crab, blue male blue, cleaned, and halved, with top shells reserved; 2 cups flour, all-purpose seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 x vegetable oil for frying; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 Stalks lemongrass tops discarded, bulbs finely chopped; 4 tablespoons garlic minced; 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 pieces ginger fresh, peeled and julienned; 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 5 each serrano chiles fresh, thinly sliced into rounds

Servings: persons

12 large crab, blue male blue, cleaned, and halved, with top shells reserved
2 cups flour, all-purpose seasoned with salt and pepper
1 x vegetable oil for frying
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 Stalks lemongrass tops discarded, bulbs finely chopped
4 tablespoons garlic minced
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 pieces ginger fresh, peeled and julienned
1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions chopped
5 each serrano chiles fresh, thinly sliced into rounds

1
Dredge the crabs in the seasoned flour.
2
In a large skillet heat oil to a depth of 1/2 inch.
3
Add the top shells and fry over fairly high heat, turning, until crispy on both sides.
4
Remove to paper towels to drain.
5
Discard the cooking oil.
6
Return the pan to medium heat and add the butter and olive oil.
7
When the butter melts, add the lemongrass, garlic and pepper flakes and saute for about 30 seconds.
8
Add the crab halves and sprinkle with the salt and sugar.
9
Stir well.
10
Add the ginger, green onions and serrano chiles.
11
Cook, stirring often for 3 to 4 minutes.
12
Place the crab tops, hollow side up, on a platter.
13
Tuck the crab pieces in the shells.
14
Pour all of the pan juices over the stuffed shells.
15
Serve at once, with steamed jasmine rice and plenty of napkins for messy hands.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large crab, blue male blue, cleaned, and halved, with top shells reserved, 2 cups flour, all-purpose seasoned with salt and pepper, 1 x vegetable oil for frying, 6 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Mama Lan's Vietnamese Stir-Fried 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.

Mama Lan's Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs

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