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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If you're looking to bring a taste of the coast right to your kitchen, look no further than our Steamed Blue Crabs with Black Ginger Dipping Sauce. This dish captures the essence of fresh seafood, making it perfect for a delightful lunch or a memorable dinner party with friends or family. With its gluten-free and dairy-free qualities, it caters to various dietary preferences, allowing everyone to indulge in this mouthwatering delicacy.

The blue crab, known for its sweet, succulent meat, is steamed to perfection with aromatic cilantro stems, infusing each bite with incredibly rich flavors. Paired with a tangy dipping sauce made from ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness, this dish transforms each crab into an experience worthy of any gourmet restaurant. The contrast of the tender crab meat and the zesty dipping sauce means you'll be craving more with each bite!

This recipe serves six, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or special occasions. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, it is perfect for those who love flavorful meals without the hassle of complicated cooking methods. Gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to crack into some delicious blue crabs that will make any meal feel like a celebration of seafood!

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%
Calcium:641.04mg
64.1%
Vitamin B3:12.82mg
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