ASIAN BLACK PEPPER CRAB
I have adapted this to the finest crab in the world - the inimitable Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, 'beautiful swimmers'. Nothing compares to their rich unctuous, mildly sweet, faintly briny, "ocean" flavor - nor to their absolute pugnacity & resoluteness in standing their ground. Insist your blue crabs are alive & fighting - they deteriorate rapidly when they expire (never fall for "they're just slow from the cold" - don't buy seafood from anyone who uses that line!). Atlantic blue crabs have suffered terrible population declines in the past 20 years - they seem to be making a comeback here in the past 2 to 3. We love going crabbing & using handlines while the traps sit through a tide n deeper water through a high tide. A wonderful book about our crabs is "Beautiful Swimmers - Watermen, Crabs and the Chesapeake Bay" by William W. Warner. I can't recommend this book highly enough. A most excellent summer read; oh & nice to know who you're eating. Serve al fresco with newspaper tablecloth, large pasta bowls if available, steamed rice, steamed Chinese broccoli or green beans, cucumber shavings in rice wine vinegar and a light bubbly ice cold beer.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam crabs until bright red - ideally using a crab pot with a rack. Remove from heat and cool.
- Turn each crab on its back; lift and remove apron. turn over & pull off back. Remove and discard the devil's fingers (gills) and the creamy, green or yellow tomalley in the center. Crack body in half. Remove & crack claws gently with a nutcracker.
- Heat oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Sauté crab pieces 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Turn down heat to medium; add garlic, ginger, and chiles. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, thin soy sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 seconds.
- Add pepper and return crab to wok; stir until coated with sauce. Serve garnished with cilantro.
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roman zia
[email protected]This was the worst crab dish I have ever had. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Laronda Millhouse
[email protected]This dish was bland and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.
Devil Star Yash
[email protected]The crab was not fresh. I would not recommend this recipe.
Korimkhan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less soy sauce next time.
Fat Ball
[email protected]The crab was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the crab for a shorter amount of time next time.
Dayday 6297
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less black pepper next time.
Tahira Nousheen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was really good. The crab was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.
Clyde Wakefield
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Matthew luce
[email protected]Delicious! The crab was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the black pepper.
Mohamed Abdirahman Addow
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The crab was tender and succulent, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Xiao Diego
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of the sauce. It was a bit too spicy for my taste. However, the crab was cooked perfectly.
Sandra Kyarimpa
[email protected]The crab was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll cook the crab for a shorter amount of time.
Christine Odoyo
[email protected]This was my first time cooking crab and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. The crab was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.
MT Munna Islam
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crab is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Andy Clarkson
[email protected]This Asian black pepper crab was an absolute hit! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy pepper sauce.