Spicy Crab
Spicy Crab is a zesty and flavorful Paleo Chinese dish that highlights the sweetness of fresh crab meat combined with a fiery sauce. This vibrant meal is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a healthy yet satisfying option.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
280 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh crab meat - 200 grams
- Coconut aminos - 2 tablespoons
- Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
- Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sliced bell pepper and green onions, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, combine the crab meat, coconut aminos, red chili flakes, lime juice, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the crab mixture to the skillet, gently folding it in with the vegetables. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the crab is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in high-quality protein from crab meat.
- Contains healthy fats from coconut oil and sesame oil.
Tags
ChinesePaleoMain Dish