Steamed Crabs with Soy Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Crabs with Soy Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt to taste; 20 live blue crabs; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 3 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 3 slices fresh ginger, smashed; 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice, black, or white vinegar; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; Minced scallion for garnish, optional; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

Salt to taste
20 live blue crabs
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
3 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
3 slices fresh ginger, smashed
1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice, black, or white vinegar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Minced scallion for garnish, optional
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2
Boil the crabs for about a minute (you may have to do this in batches), then rinse them in cold water.
3
Combine the wine, scallions, and ginger slices in a large bowl and add the crabs.
4
For the dipping sauce, combine the minced ginger with the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar and stir to blend.
5
Let sit for about 30 minutes.
6
Put about an inch of water in a steamer, wok, or roasting pan.
7
Place the crabs on a plate and put the plate in the steamer or on a rack in a wok or other pan.
8
Cover and bring to a boil, then steam for 5 to 10 minutes, until hot.
9
Garnish the crabs if you like and serve with the dipping sauce.

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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: Salt to taste, 20 live blue crabs, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, 3 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Steamed Crabs with Soy Dipping Sauce 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.

Steamed Crabs with Soy Dipping Sauce

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