Thai Curry Crab Stir-Fry with Greens
Jumbo lump crab tossed with Thai curry powder and lime in a hot skillet, served over garlicky stir-fried greens. Restaurant-quality in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry powder
- 1 whole lime (juiced + zested)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 8 oz mixed Asian greens (bok choy, Chinese broccoli, or gai lan)
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- ½ whole red chile, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add curry powder and stir constantly for 20 seconds.
- 3
Add crab, lime juice, and fish sauce; toss gently for 2 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
- 4
Transfer crab to a plate. Add remaining 1.5 tbsp oil to the skillet and increase heat to high.
- 5
Add greens and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until stems are tender and leaves begin to char at the edges.
- 6
Return crab to the skillet, toss once, then plate. Garnish with lime zest and fresh chile if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- microplane or zester
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