Peppered Crab Recipe

Name: Peppered Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pieces crabs or 15 pieces shell-on king prawns; 6 pieces garlic cloves, crushed & chopped; 6 pieces shallots, chopped; 2 pieces dried chilies; 1 teaspoon ginger, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 2 teaspoons cornflour; salt and pepper, to season; 4 spring onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir frying; cooking oil, for deep frying

Servings: persons

3 pieces crabs or 15 pieces shell-on king prawns
6 pieces garlic cloves, crushed & chopped
6 pieces shallots, chopped
2 pieces dried chilies
1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons cornflour
salt and pepper, to season
4 spring onions, chopped
3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir frying
cooking oil, for deep frying

1
Season crabs or prawns with black pepper, salt and corn flour.
2
Deep fry until almost done and set aside.
3
Heat wok and add cooking oil.
4
Stir-fry the garlic, shallots, chili, ginger, onions and black pepper for 2 minutes.
5
Add crabs/prawns then fry for 2 more minutes.
6
Add the spring onion then cover the wok to cook for another minute.
7
Serve hot.
8
TIP: You might want to cracked the shells and the pincers of the crabs a little bit after deep frying so it will absorb the flavor when you saute it with the rest of the ingredients.

381

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3 pieces crabs or 15 pieces shell-on king prawns, 6 pieces garlic cloves, crushed & chopped, 6 pieces shallots, chopped, 2 pieces dried chilies, and more.

Yes, Peppered Crab 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!

Peppered Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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