Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNaung Mai Thai KitchenSnow Crab Claw Curry Recipe

Snow Crab Claw Curry Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Seven large snow crab claws stir fried in yellow curry with your choice of rice.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Spices & Seasonings

Rice

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    Rinse 1.5 cups of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, typically using a 1:1.5 rice-to-water ratio in a pot or rice cooker.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice 1 medium onion and 1 medium bell pepper. Mince 4 cloves of garlic and grate a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Crab

    If the snow crab claws are not pre-cooked, boil them in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until cooked. Allow them to cool slightly before handling.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Curry Powder

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of yellow curry powder, mixing well to coat the vegetables. Cook for another minute.

  4. 7

    Add Crab and Coconut Milk

    Gently add the snow crab claws to the skillet, followed by 400 ml of coconut milk. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  5. 8

    Season the Curry

    Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  6. 9

    Finish with Cilantro

    Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in 0.5 cups of chopped cilantro.

  7. 10

    Serve

    Serve the snow crab claw curry hot over the cooked jasmine rice.

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