Steamed Fresh Crab in Curry Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Fresh Crab in Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds crab, live in shell; 2 tablespoons sherry dry; 3 each onions; 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers diced; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup stock; 1 teaspoon ginger minced; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Servings: persons

1
For the sauce, heat oil in medium-hot saucepan.
2
Saute minced garlic until fragrant.
3
Add curry powder.
4
Stir over medium heat for about 1 minute - avoid burning powder.
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Add stock, salt, sugar and ginger; bring to boil; cook for 1 minute.
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Add bell pepper, which has been coarsely diced into 1/4 inch squares; stir in enough thin cornstarch paste to make a light sauce.
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As soon as sauce thickens, remove from heat and reserve.
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This sauce can be made up ahead and reheated just before serving.
9
Pry off plate from crab in one piece.
10
Separate legs with cleaver; wash all parts, cleaning out junk; cut soft inner sections of legs into manageable pieces.
11
Carefully crack claws, keeping them intact.
12
Reassemble crab on oval platter.
13
Before putting on back, sprinkle meat with dry sherry; lay ginger on top; then put on back plate.
14
Wash green onions, remove roots, and shred, greens and all, into 2 inch sections.
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Bring water in steamer to rolling boil.
16
Steam crab for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size.
17
Meanwhile, reheat curry sauce (or keep hot in double boiler).
18
Remove steamed crab from steamer; drain excess water.
19
Lift back plate off crab; pour curry sauce over crab; sprinkle with onion shreds; return back plate.
20
Serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds crab, live in shell, 2 tablespoons sherry dry, 3 each onions, 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers diced, and more.

Yes, Steamed Fresh Crab in Curry 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.

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Steamed Fresh Crab in Curry Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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