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Creamy Butter Garlic Crab

Creamy Butter Garlic Crab: A Seafood Lover's Dream Dish

Enjoy Creamy Butter Garlic Crab, a delicious dish combining rich garlic butter sauce with sweet crab meat, ideal for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use salted butter for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Paste Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Pods Use fresh for best taste.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cream Almond milk can be used for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Substitute with vegetable stock if needed.
For the Crab
  • 1 kg Fresh Crab Consider mud crab or sea crab as alternatives.
For Seasoning
  • 1 medium Green Chili Replace with diced jalapeños if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder Optional but recommended.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Parsley Fresh parsley can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large frying pan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean the crab under cold running water. Scrub the shell and remove gills and stomach pouch.
  2. Bring 2 liters of water to a boil, add salt and turmeric, then add cleaned crabs. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bright orange. Drain and discard water.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Add garlic paste, black pepper powder, salt, dried parsley, and garlic powder. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add boiled crabs and green chilies to the pan. Toss and shallow fry for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in fresh cream and chicken stock. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with dried parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to clean the crab thoroughly for the best flavor. Adjust spices according to your heat preference.

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