Black Pepper Crab

Black Pepper Crab is a deliciously spicy and fragrant dish that highlights the sweetness of fresh crab, perfectly complemented by a bold black pepper sauce. This Keto-friendly recipe is quick to prepare and brings the essence of Chinese BBQ to your table.

Ingredients

• Crab (cleaned and cut into pieces) - 500 grams
• Black pepper (freshly ground) - 2 teaspoons
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 tablespoon
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 3 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the cleaned crab pieces, coating them in the garlic and ginger mixture.
4. Sprinkle the freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes, and soy sauce over the crab, stirring well to combine.
5. Cover the skillet and let the crab cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the crab is cooked through and the shells turn bright red.
6. Add the fish sauce and lemon juice, mixing thoroughly to enhance the flavors.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onions and cilantro before serving hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health and satiety.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart health.

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