Asian Black Pepper Crab Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Black Pepper Crab

• Blue Crabs
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• Garlic Cloves
• 2 tbsp minced ginger
• Thai Chiles
• Oyster Sauce
• Dark Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• Black Pepper
• Cilantro Leaf

How to Make Asian Black Pepper Crab

1. Clean and prepare 1.5 lbs of live Atlantic blue crabs. (Rinse thoroughly and remove any unwanted parts).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp ginger (minced), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sugar.
3. Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the crabs to the wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until bright red and slightly crispy.
5. Pour the black pepper sauce over the crabs and toss to coat evenly.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the crabs are cooked through.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).
8. Serve immediately with steamed rice, steamed Chinese broccoli or green beans, and cucumber shavings in rice wine vinegar. Enjoy with a crisp, cold beer!