Classic Vietnamese Crab with Garlic Butter Sauce (Cua Sốt Bơ Tỏi)
Món truyền thống · Vietnamese
A quintessential Vietnamese seafood dish featuring fresh crab stir-fried in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. This classic preparation highlights the natural sweetness of the crab, complemented by the savory, fragrant sauce.
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Nguyên liệu
- Whole live crabs4 (about 1.5 lbs each)
- Unsalted butter1 cup
- Garlic, minced10 cloves
- Shallots, minced2
- Fish sauce2 tablespoons
- Sugar1 tablespoon
- Water1/4 cup
- Green onions, chopped1/2 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Các bước
- 1
Clean the crabs thoroughly. Crack the shells into manageable pieces.
- 2
Melt butter in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and shallots and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add the crab pieces to the wok. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the crab turns bright red and is almost cooked through.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, sugar, and water. Pour this mixture over the crabs.
- 5
Continue to cook, tossing the crabs to coat them evenly with the sauce, until the sauce thickens and the crab is fully cooked, about 5-8 more minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in most of the chopped green onions.
- 7
Transfer the crab and sauce to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining green onions.
