Wok-Fried Dungeness Crab Recipe

Name: Wok-Fried Dungeness Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fish stock; 1/4 cup dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 cup sherry; 1 cup fermented black beans, rinsed; 1/4 cup chopped cashews; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 1 pound cleaned Dungeness or jumbo lump crabmeat; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 Thai chile pepper, minced; 4 Dungeness crabs, 1 1/2 pounds each, cleaned and broken into pieces; 6 heads baby bok choy, halved and steamed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fish stock
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup sherry
1 cup fermented black beans, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 pound cleaned Dungeness or jumbo lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup peanut oil
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 -inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 Thai chile pepper, minced
4 Dungeness crabs, 1 1/2 pounds each, cleaned and broken into pieces
6 heads baby bok choy, halved and steamed

1
In a large skillet, combine fish stock, soy, lime juice, sherry, black beans, cashews, green onions, and cilantro.
2
Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce is starting to thicken.
3
Add the cleaned crabmeat and cornstarch mixture and cook for 1 minute.
4
Meanwhile, in a large wok over high heat, add the peanut oil.
5
When oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger, chile, and crab pieces and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Serve crab pieces with sauce over top and steamed bok choy on the side.
7
Be careful to not to eat any pieces of shell!

425

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fish stock, 1/4 cup dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 cup sherry, and more.

Yes, Wok-Fried Dungeness 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!

Wok-Fried Dungeness Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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