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Singapore Style Chili Crabs Recipe

Experience the fiery deliciousness of authentic Singapore Chili Crab! This recipe, courtesy of Tyler Florence and adapted for home cooks, delivers the restaurant-quality taste you crave in just minutes. Get ready for succulent crab meat in a rich, spicy, and tangy sauce that's unbelievably addictive. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 201 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Singapore Style Chili Crabs

  • 2 whole Dungeness crabs, about 2 lbs each
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons hot chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 medium scallions
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 red chili (serrano)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Steamed rice, for serving

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How to Make Singapore Style Chili Crabs

  1. Gently pull off the main crab shell and discard.
  2. Remove and discard the gray gills and any soft, spongy insides from the crab body.
  3. Cut the crab body in half lengthwise, then cut between each leg to separate them.
  4. Crack the legs and claws using the back of a knife or a hammer. Set aside.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to your spice preference), 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon tamarind paste.
  6. Thin the sauce with 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
  7. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  8. Add 2 finely chopped scallions, 1 inch of finely minced ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 of a finely chopped red chili (reserve the other half for garnish), and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Add the prepared crab to the wok. Stir-fry for another minute until heated through.
  10. Pour the sauce over the crab. Cook, stirring frequently, until the crab is heated through and the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  11. Transfer the chili crab to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining chopped chili and cilantro.
  12. Serve immediately with plenty of napkins and steamed rice for soaking up the delicious sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Seafood Asian Chinese Gluten Free

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Appetizers Main Dish Seafood Asian Easy Dinner Party Finger Food Crab Spicy Shellfish Taste Mood Presentation Served Hot 3 Steps Or Less