Soy-Marinated Crab
Raw crab legs bathed in a salty-sweet soy marinade with ginger, garlic, and chili. Spoon the briny sauce over steamed rice for a TikTok-famous Korean banchan that tastes like fine dining.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs live or cooked crab legs (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Korean red chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
If using live crab, freeze for 15 minutes to numb. Cut each leg into 2–3 segments.
- 2
Stir soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
- 3
Add crab segments and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 5 minutes.
- 4
Transfer to a serving dish with all the marinade, spooning extra sauce on top.
- 5
Serve immediately with steamed rice and chopsticks, drinking the sauce between bites.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- large mixing bowl
- spoon
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