Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYoung's Café Vietnamese Cuisine🌶️pepper Garlic Crab Recipe

🌶️pepper Garlic Crab Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Whole Dungeness Crab in garlic and black pepper sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab

    Rinse the whole Dungeness crabs under cold water to remove any debris. Place them in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Make the Sauce

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in black pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine and Cook

    Add the cooked crabs to the skillet and toss them in the garlic pepper sauce, ensuring they are well coated. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the crabs to absorb the flavors.

  4. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Chop the green onions and sprinkle over the crabs just before serving. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

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