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Creamy Butter Garlic Crab

Creamy Butter Garlic Crab: A Luxurious Seafood Delight

This Creamy Butter Garlic Crab is a decadent dish showcasing rich flavors, perfect for impressing guests or a special night in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab
  • 1 kg Fresh Crab Use fleshy crabs like mud or sea crab.
  • 5 pieces Green Chillies Add heat; substitute with paprika for milder version.
For the Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp Butter Margarine can be a non-dairy substitute.
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste Feel free to adjust according to taste.
  • 10 pieces Garlic Pods Chopped and blended.
  • 200 ml Fresh Cream Non-dairy alternatives may be used.
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock or water can be substitutes.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder Adjust to personal spice preference.
  • 1.5 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Optional but recommended.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional for flavor enhancement.
  • 2 tsp Dried Parsley Optional but enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet or wok
  • mortar and pestle or food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean the crab under cold running water. Remove debris, bring a large pot of water to boil, add turmeric and salt, then boil crabs for 3-4 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  2. Chop half of the garlic pods and blend the remaining into a paste.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped garlic and garlic paste, stirring for about 2 minutes until golden.
  4. Stir in black pepper, salt, dried parsley, and garlic powder, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Add the boiled crab pieces and green chilies to the skillet, gently tossing to coat in the mixture.
  6. Pour in the fresh cream and chicken stock, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. After 15 minutes, uncover and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed, and sprinkle with parsley.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside garlic bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use high-quality crab and adjust spiciness and salt to taste. Cream alternatives can lighten the dish.

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