Black Pepper Crab Legs Singapore Style

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 13
Black Pepper Crab Legs Singapore Style Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
8 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
1 piece turmeric , peeled thinly sliced or 6 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 piece ginger , peeled thinly sliced
salt , to taste
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 lbs precooked king crab legs or 3 lbs precooked snow crab legs , defrosted if frozen
3/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
500
Sugar
0g
Fat
25g
Black pepper crab is a popular seafood dish from Singapore, often served in seafood restaurants. The dish is known for its bold and spicy flavor, which comes from freshly ground black peppercorns. In this recipe, we use precooked crab legs to make it easier to prepare at home. The dish is quite easy to make and is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering of friends. The aromatic and spicy flavors of the black pepper and the garlic are perfectly balanced to make this dish a true standout that will leave your taste buds tingling.

Instructions

1.Crush black peppercorns in a mortar and pestle or with a rolling pin.
2.Making a paste, grind garlic, turmeric, ginger, salt, and water into a smooth paste.
3.Prepare the wok by heating it over high heat for 1-2 minutes, then add oil.
4.Add the spice paste into the wok and fry on medium heat for 1-2 minutes before adding in the crab legs, stirring consistently and cook for 5 minutes.
5.Once the crab legs are cooked, add water and continuously stir fry until water has evaporated.
6.Serve hot and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

PROS

This savoury dish is a perfect combination of fresh and spicy, with the aroma of freshly crushed peppercorns complementing the tenderness of crab meat.

Suitable for a casual weekday dinner or an indulgent weekend meal.

CONS

This recipe contains seafood and peanut oil, so may not be suitable for those who are allergic to nuts or seafood.

Crab legs are known to be on the pricier side, so this dish might not fit the budget for everyday cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crab is a rich source of protein and is also high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which is beneficial for heart health.
Black pepper is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and aids in digestion, combined with garlic this dish can support the immune system. Turmeric is also a natural antioxidant and may help in pain relief.

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