Kani Miso
Kani Miso is a delicious Japanese seafood dish featuring crab innards mixed with miso, offering a rich umami flavor. This keto-friendly dish is perfect as an appetizer or a light main course, highlighting the sweetness of crab and the depth of miso.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
290 kcal
Ingredients
- Crab meat (fresh or canned) - 200 grams
- Crab innards (if available) - 50 grams
- Miso paste (white or red) - 2 tablespoons
- Butter - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
- Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Sake (optional) - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Black sesame seeds (for garnish) - 1 teaspoon
Steps
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the crab innards and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until they are cooked through.
- Stir in the miso paste and sake (if using), mixing well until combined. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the crab meat and green onions, stirring gently to combine everything. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with black sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
- High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
Tags
JapaneseKetoSeafood Dish