Ginger Garlic Crab

Ginger Garlic Crab is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender crab meat with the bold flavors of ginger and garlic, making it a perfect keto meal. It's quick to prepare and will transport your taste buds to the heart of Chinese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Crab (fresh or frozen) - 500 grams
• Garlic - 6 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 2 tablespoons, minced
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. If using frozen crab, thaw it beforehand and clean it if needed.
2. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat and add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the crab to the pan, stirring gently to coat it with the garlic and ginger mixture.
4. Pour in the soy sauce and coconut aminos, then sprinkle with red chili flakes and black pepper; stir to combine.
5. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the crab is cooked through and heated evenly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped green onions.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and low in carbs, making it suitable for a keto diet.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

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