Spicy Steamed Crabs Recipe

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Spicy Steamed Crabs
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  1. In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool, then transfer to a mini-processor or mortar. Add the garlic cloves and process or crush to a coarse paste. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and stir in 1/3 cup of the lemon juice, the bay leaves, paprika, chile powder, oil and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
  2. Pour 1 inch of water into 2 very large stockpots. In each pot arrange a round rack or steamer basket; it should just fit inside. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Using tongs, pick up a crab from the back and spread about 2 tablespoons of the paste over the back and on the front claws. Set the crab on the rack in 1 of the pots and repeat with the remaining paste and crabs, adding 10 crabs to each pot. Cover the pots and steam until the crabs are bright pink all over, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the scallions, cilantro, lemon zest and the remaining 1/3 cup of lemon juice. Season with salt; keep warm.
  4. Pour the butter into small dipping bowls. Using tongs, transfer the crabs to the table. To eat, begin by pulling off a crab's top shell. Break off the claws and gently tap them with the mallet to crack the shells without crushing the meat. Remove the meat from the shells with your fingers. Break the body into sections and remove the meat with your fingers.
  5. Wine Recommendation: Try a lively, spicy dry white, such as an Oregon Pinot Gris. Go for the 1996 Ponzi or the 1996 Sokol Blosser. Or serve the obvious choice: your favorite beer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6803.9 Kcal (28487 kJ)
Calories from fat 3993.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 443.76g 683%
Cholesterol 243.76mg 81%
Sodium 24.67mg 1%
Potassium 272.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 366.94g 122%
Sugars 1.25g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 11%
Protein 309.43g 619%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 18%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 41%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 99.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 3095.9 Kcal (12962 kJ)
Calories from fat 1817.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 201.92g 683%
Cholesterol 110.91mg 81%
Sodium 11.22mg 1%
Potassium 124.01mg 6%
Total Carbs 166.96g 122%
Sugars 0.57g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 11%
Protein 140.8g 619%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 41%
Iron 1.7mg 21%
Calcium 45.2mg 10%

* 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

  • 172.5
    Points
  • 182
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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