Black Pepper Crab

Delight your taste buds with the bold and aromatic flavors of Black Pepper Crab, a show-stopping seafood dish that's perfect for lovers of spice and zest! This Singaporean-inspired recipe combines succulent fresh crab with a rich, buttery sauce infused with crushed black pepper, fragrant garlic, zesty red chili, and umami-packed oyster and soy sauces. The secret lies in the coarsely ground black pepper, which adds a robust heat that lingers beautifully on the palate. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish features tender crab meat coated in a thick, glossy glaze that begs to be mopped up with steamed jasmine rice or crusty bread. Serve this exquisite seafood feast for dinner parties or special occasions, and watch it become the centerpiece of your dining table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Fresh crab (whole)
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 4 pieces Shallots
• 6 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 pieces Fresh red chili
• 3 tablespoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 cups Water
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Clean the crabs thoroughly. Split each crab into quarters and lightly crack the claws and legs to help the sauce seep in during cooking.

Step 2

Crush the black pepper coarsely using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and red chili. Slice the spring onions into 2-inch pieces.

Step 4

Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and stir until melted.

Step 5

Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and chili to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed black pepper, followed by the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Mix well to form a thick, glossy sauce.

Step 7

Increase the heat to high and add the prepared crab pieces to the wok. Toss to coat the crab evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the wok with a lid and let the crab cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even cooking.

Step 9

Uncover the wok and check that the crab meat has turned opaque and is fully cooked. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Add the spring onions to the wok and give everything a final toss.

Step 11

Remove the crab from the wok and transfer it to a large serving platter. Pour any remaining sauce over the crab.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful black pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	841.1 grams (841.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1234

Total Fat 70.70g	91%
Saturated Fat 24.40g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 351mg	117%
Sodium 2524mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 50.20g	18%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 15.30g
Protein 103.50g	207%

Vitamin D 7IU	34%
Calcium 646mg	50%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2152mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 16.0%