Description
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Black Pepper Crab, where succulent crab meat meets a bold, spicy black pepper sauce. This dish elevates any gathering with its aromatic appeal and mouthwatering taste, guaranteed to impress your guests. Perfect for both special occasions and cozy family dinners, Black Pepper Crab is an unforgettable culinary adventure that’s as fun to prepare as it is to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh crab (Dungeness or blue preferred)
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Clean the crabs under cold water if using live crabs; ensure pre-cooked crabs are thawed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in black pepper and cook until aromatic.
- Add cleaned crabs and toss to coat in the spices; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until well mixed.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg