Drunken Crab
A quick and flavorful crab dish with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 2 whole crab
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
Instructions
- 1
Clean the 2 whole crabs, remove the top shell and gills, and cut each into quarters. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch grated ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the crab pieces in a single layer, cut-side down. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the shells turn bright red.
- 4
Pour in the 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer until the crab is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Stir to coat the crab in the sauce, then serve hot with the sauce spooned over.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
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