Spicy Garlic Butter Crab (Singaporean-Inspired)
65% chuẩn vị · Singaporean-Inspired
A vibrant and flavorful twist on garlic butter crab, incorporating chili and other spices for a delightful kick, inspired by Singaporean chili crab flavors but with a garlic butter base.
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Nguyên liệu
- Whole live crabs4 (about 1.5 lbs each)
- Unsalted butter3/4 cup
- Garlic, minced8 cloves
- Ginger, minced1 tablespoon
- Red chilies, finely chopped (or chili flakes)2-3
- Oyster sauce3 tablespoons
- Ketchup2 tablespoons
- Sugar1 tablespoon
- Water1/4 cup
- Chopped cilantro1/4 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, ginger, and chopped chilies (or chili flakes). Sauté until fragrant, about 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 oyster sauce, ketchup, 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 cilantro.
- 7
Transfer the crab and sauce to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.
