Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce
35 min.
6
629kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight that brings the ocean's freshest flavors right to your table with our Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a celebration of simplicity and freshness, perfect for any seafood lover. Imagine the aroma of crabs steaming to perfection, infused with the vibrant notes of fresh cilantro and ginger, creating a mouthwatering experience that is both gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe serves six, making it an ideal choice for a family gathering or a casual dinner with friends. Each crab, weighing between a quarter to a third of a pound, is cooked to tender perfection, ensuring that the sweet, succulent meat is the star of the show. The accompanying black ginger dipping sauce, a harmonious blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, adds a delightful kick that elevates the dish to new heights.

Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch or a cozy dinner, this dish promises to impress. Gather around the table, crack open those shells, and savor the rich flavors of the sea. With its impressive caloric breakdown, you can indulge guilt-free, knowing you're treating yourself to a nutritious meal. Dive into this seafood sensation and make your next meal unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar black chinese (preferably Chinkiang)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons ginger fresh peeled finely chopped
  • 36  pd of lobster blue rinsed well ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup soya sauce 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • aluminum foil
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Bring 1 1/2 inches water to a boil in pot.
  2. Add cilantro stems, then carefully add half of crabs using tongs and return to a boil. Cook, covered with lid, 8 minutes (for 1/4-pound crabs) to 10 minutes (for 1/3-pound crabs) from time they enter water. (Break shell of 1 claw to check for doneness; crabmeat should be opaque.)
  3. Transfer crabs with long-handled tongs to a large platter, reserving cooking liquid in pot, and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Cook remaining crabs in same manner.
  4. While crabs cook, stir together ginger (to taste), soy sauce, sugar, water, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  5. If necessary, dip crabs in cooking liquid to remove any external residue, then transfer to another large platter.
  6. Serve crabs hot, with dipping sauce.
  7. *We recommend Gold Plum brand, available at Asian markets and Kam Man Food Products (212-571-0330).

Nutrition Facts

Calories629kcal
Protein84.83%
Fat8.62%
Carbs6.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.68
Glycemic Load
6.03
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
44.393043321112%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:629.09kcal
31.45%
Fat:5.74g
8.82%
Saturated Fat:1.37g
8.59%
Carbohydrates:9.81g
3.27%
Net Carbohydrates:9.58g
3.48%
Sugar:8.72g
9.69%
Cholesterol:960.12mg
320.04%
Sodium:4376.53mg
190.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:126.98g
253.97%
Selenium:481.05µg
687.22%
Copper:10.23mg
511.72%
Zinc:26.79mg
178.58%
Vitamin B12:9.45µg
157.5%
Phosphorus:1244.13mg
124.41%
Vitamin B5:11.04mg
110.38%
Magnesium:296.59mg
74.15%
Vitamin B3:12.82mg
64.1%
Calcium:641.04mg
64.1%
Potassium:1572.86mg
44.94%
Vitamin E:6.62mg
44.1%
Vitamin B6:0.83mg
41.48%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.44%
Folate:80.1µg
20.02%
Iron:2.48mg
13.78%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.93%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.21%
Vitamin K:4.14µg
3.94%
Vitamin A:120.21IU
2.4%
Source:Epicurious