Asian Black Pepper Crab Recipe

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Asian Black Pepper Crab
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Directions:

  1. Steam crabs until bright red - ideally using a crab pot with a rack. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Turn each crab on its back; lift and remove apron. turn over & pull off back. Remove and discard the devil's fingers (gills) and the creamy, green or yellow tomalley in the center. Crack body in half. Remove & crack claws gently with a nutcracker.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Sauté crab pieces 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Turn down heat to medium; add garlic, ginger, and chiles. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, thin soy sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 seconds.
  5. Add pepper and return crab to wok; stir until coated with sauce. Serve garnished with cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 138.47 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.52g 16%
Cholesterol 12.29mg 4%
Sodium 1299.83mg 54%
Potassium 166.4mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.37g 2%
Sugars 2.43g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 5.46g 11%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 41.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.85 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.4g 16%
Cholesterol 19.15mg 4%
Sodium 2026.2mg 54%
Potassium 259.39mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.49g 2%
Sugars 3.78g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 5%
Protein 8.5g 11%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 5%
Calcium 64.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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