Soy Sauce Crab

Soy Sauce Crab is a savory and succulent seafood dish that beautifully blends the umami flavors of soy sauce with the sweetness of fresh crab. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this dish is a delightful low-carb option for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Fresh crab - 500 grams (cleaned and halved)
• Soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon (minced)
• Green onions - 2 (chopped)
• Red chili pepper - 1 (sliced, optional for heat)
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 100 ml

Steps

1. In a large pan or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Add the cleaned crab halves to the pan, stirring gently to coat with the garlic and ginger.
4. Pour in the soy sauce and water, then add the black pepper and sliced red chili pepper if using.
5. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crab is cooked through and the shells turn bright orange.
6. Uncover the pan and add the chopped green onions, stirring to combine.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld, then remove from heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 1500 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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