Salt and Pepper Crab Recipe

Name: Salt and Pepper Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Dungeness or Jonah crab (2 1/2 to 3 pounds); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers; 1 shallot, minced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 tablespoons water; 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 4 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 Dungeness or Jonah crab (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons water
2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
4 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped

1
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the crab until it turns pink, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2
Remove and reserve the tomalley (the greenish liver).
3
Using a large knife, crack the crab legs at the joints and quarter the body.
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
5
Add the garlic, ginger and shallot and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
6
Add the reserved tomalley and stir to break it up.
7
Add the salt, sugar, soy sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper and crab and stir-fry until the crab is evenly coated with the seasonings.
8
Add the water and scallions and cook for 3 minutes.
9
Transfer the crab to a bowl, garnish with the cilantro and serve with lots of napkins.

170

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Dungeness or Jonah crab (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers, and more.

Yes, Salt and Pepper 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.

Salt and Pepper Crab

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