Asian Crab

Name: Asian Crab
Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 lb dungeness crab, in shell (or king crab, or shell on 1-pound (21/25 count); 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon chile hot sauce (recommended -- Sriracha); 3 tablespoons black bean garlic paste; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
1 lb dungeness crab, in shell (or king crab, or shell on 1-pound (21/25 count)
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon chile hot sauce (recommended -- Sriracha)
3 tablespoons black bean garlic paste
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

Directions

1

In a large wok or skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
2

Crack crab shells in multiple areas to allow sauce to enter shell without crab shells falling apart.
3

Add crab to oil and quickly saute for 1 to 3 minutes until crab is hot. Remove crab and drain oil.
4

Add hoisin, chile hot sauce, black bean paste, and white wine and heat until bubbling. Add crab, toss for 30 seconds. Add sesame oil, and toss for 15 seconds.
5

Remove to plate and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.