CREAMY SAUCE BUTTER CRABS

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I like this method of cooking crabs, it works for prawns too. Yummy stuff for a special occassion that doesn't involve much work. Which is always good. *wink*

Provided by KitchenManiac

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 kg crabs, preferably mud crabs (you can substitute with prawns)
200 g margarine
1 (250 ml) can evaporated milk
8 hot chili peppers, leave whole and lightly smashed
4 stalks curry leaves, use leaves only
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornflour, mixed with
1 1/2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Clean crabs and steam them, then drain well.
  • Remove the pincers and crack with a pestle.
  • Trim the legs and cut each crab into four pieces.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat margarine in a wok until melted then add the milk.
  • Gently simmer the mixture over a medium heat.
  • Add the curry leaves, hot chilli and seasoning.
  • Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  • Add thickening and stir gently over a very low heat until sauce is thick and glossy in texture.
  • Return crabs to the mixture and cook over a very low heat for about 1 minute.
  • Dish out the crabs with the curry leaves, chilli padi and a little of the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 311.8, Sodium 1938.1, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 74.6

Joseph Bompartito
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This was a really good recipe! The creamy sauce was delicious and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Eddie Strange
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This was a great recipe! The creamy sauce was delicious and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mivuyo Meyer
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I loved this recipe! The creamy sauce was amazing and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rashida begum
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This was a great dish! The creamy sauce was delicious and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


TR Rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


aradia forpresident
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The creamy sauce was a hit, and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed El Mansy
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hatim Ismail Musa
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I loved this recipe! The creamy sauce was perfect, and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Khalid
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab meat was tender and succulent. I will definitely be making this again.


mamun rd
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The creamy sauce was amazing and the crab meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


GalaxyWolf 666
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Kushal tharu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the crab meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Abul- Hossen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Henry Troches
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The creamy sauce was perfectly balanced, and the crab meat was cooked to perfection.


Mohammad SABIR 786
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This creamy butter crab dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the crab meat was tender and succulent. I will definitely be making this again.


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