Steamed Crab with Egg

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Steamed Crab with Egg
35 min.
2
166kcal

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If you're looking to impress your dinner guests or simply treat yourself to a delightful culinary experience, look no further than this exquisite Steamed Crab with Egg dish. This recipe beautifully marries the succulent flavors of fresh crab with the delicate richness of eggs, creating a masterpiece that is not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any main course occasion, this dish is a true celebration of seafood that is sure to indulge your feelings of luxury and satisfaction.

The art of preparing crab might seem daunting, but with just a few simple steps, you can transform whole, live crabs into a delectable feast. Imagine tender pieces of crab meat infused with the aromatic essence of ginger and the subtle nuttiness of sesame oil, all enveloped in a light egg-white layer. It’s a dish that captures the essence of simplicity and sophistication, making it a perfect choice for any discerning palate.

With a cooking time of just 35 minutes, this dish fits well into a busy lifestyle while still allowing you to enjoy a gourmet experience at home. Each serving is light yet satisfying, packing in only 166 calories, making it an excellent choice for those mindful of their dietary needs without compromising on flavor. Get ready to dive into a memorable meal that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • 580 live crab 
  •  egg white 
  • slices ginger cut into matchsticks
  • tsp sesame oil 
  • Tbs rice wine 
  •  spring onion diced
  •  eggs whole

Equipment

  • knife
  • chopsticks

Directions

  1. Use a knife or chopstick and stab it through the small opening right above the triangular abdominal flap. Pull off the abdominal flap and wash away the smelly stuff.
  2. Place your thumb into the space where you just pulled off the abdomen flap and pull the carapace (the thick hard shell covering the insides) from the rest of the crab.
  3. Remove the gills. Chop the body into a few pieces. Lightly crush the claws with the back of a chopper. Try to retain all the juices while handling the crab.

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein54.31%
Fat41.02%
Carbs4.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
0.16
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
16.821304316106%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.88kcal
8.29%
Fat:6.93g
10.66%
Saturated Fat:1.77g
11.06%
Carbohydrates:1.77g
0.59%
Net Carbohydrates:1.56g
0.57%
Sugar:0.46g
0.51%
Cholesterol:194.13mg
64.71%
Sodium:694.98mg
30.22%
Alcohol:1.21g
100%
Alcohol %:1.02%
100%
Protein:20.64g
41.28%
Vitamin B12:6.93µg
115.5%
Selenium:43.06µg
61.51%
Copper:0.72mg
35.8%
Zinc:4.92mg
32.81%
Phosphorus:251.84mg
25.18%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.88%
Folate:57.35µg
14.34%
Vitamin K:12.86µg
12.25%
Magnesium:45.4mg
11.35%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.67%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.64%
Vitamin C:6.35mg
7.7%
Potassium:263.95mg
7.54%
Iron:1.32mg
7.36%
Calcium:64.21mg
6.42%
Vitamin A:314.82IU
6.3%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.87%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.5%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.56%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.56%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.79%