Savory Stir-fried Crab with Ginger and Scallion recipe offers a vibrant harmony of flavors made with fresh crab, zesty ginger, and crispy scallions.
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir Fry
Cuisine:Chinese
Diet:Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
2 Live Crabs
2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1.5 tbsp Oyster Sauce
0.5 cup Water
4–5 stalks Scallions
1.5 oz Peeled Ginger
2–3 tbsp Cornstarch
Cooking Oil
Instructions
Place the live crabs in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to immobilize. Rinse under cold water to remove debris and gills. Cut the crabs in half or quarters and crack the claws and legs.
Slice the scallions into 2-inch pieces, keeping the white and green parts separate. Thinly slice the ginger.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Dredge crab pieces in cornstarch and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, retain about a tablespoon of oil and stir-fry ginger and the white scallion parts for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the crispy crab to the skillet, add Shaoxing wine, then light soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and stir well. Cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Remove the lid, stir in the green scallion parts, and cook for another minute until wilted. Remove from heat and serve immediately.