Steamed Crab with Rice Wine

Steamed Crab with Rice Wine is a delicate and flavorful seafood dish that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh crab, enhanced by the aromatic notes of rice wine. This healthy recipe is both simple to prepare and elegant enough for special occasions.

Ingredients

• Fresh crab - 500 grams
• Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing wine) - 60 ml
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, sliced thinly
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Water - 1 liter

Steps

1. Clean the fresh crab thoroughly under cold running water and remove the gills and stomach.
2. In a bowl, mix the rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sliced ginger, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the cleaned crab in a large heatproof plate and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the crab is well-coated.
4. Add the chopped spring onions on top of the crab.
5. Prepare a steamer and bring 1 liter of water to a boil.
6. Place the plate with the marinated crab in the steamer and cover it with a lid.
7. Steam the crab for 20 minutes or until the shells turn bright orange and the meat is opaque.
8. Remove the crab from the steamer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve the steamed crab hot, garnished with additional spring onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle and tissue repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids beneficial for heart health.

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