Thai
Thai - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Crab
Chef's Menu Description
Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.
Ingredients
- • 2 whole blue crabs, cleaned
- • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- • 3 kaffir lime leaves
- • 1 thumb galangal, sliced
- • 3 tbsp lime juice
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 5 bird's eye chilies, minced
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Clean the crabs and crack the claws lightly so the heat can reach the meat.
2
Phase 2
Place lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves in the steamer basket.
3
Phase 3
Steam the crabs over boiling water for 15-18 minutes until bright red and cooked.
4
Phase 4
Stir lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chilies, and garlic into a nam jim seafood sauce.
5
Phase 5
Serve the crab hot with the dipping sauce and lime wedges.