Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics
Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics features tender crab tossed in a bright, sweet-heat sauce layered with garlic, ginger, and chiles. A touch of ketchup and vinegar adds tang and depth, while silky egg ribbons enrich the texture and fresh cilantro lifts every bite. Serve this showpiece for a festive dinner or a special weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the shallots and red chile peppers in a food processor and pulse until they form a very fine paste.
- 2
Lightly crack the crab claws and the large legs.
- 3
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high until very hot; add the crabs and cook until the shells change color and the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Move the crabs to a plate, keeping the oil in the wok.
- 4
Lower the heat under the wok to medium-low and add the chile pepper paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger. In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, and sugar; pour this over the garlic-ginger mixture and stir until the sauce is well combined.
- 5
Put the crab back into the sauce in the wok; cook and stir for 3 minutes more, seasoning with salt and pepper. While continuously stirring, pour the eggs into the wok to form strands in the sauce. Add water if the sauce becomes too dry. Take the wok off the heat and garnish the crabs with cilantro.
- Calories 1015.87 kcal High 51%
- Protein 137.06 g Good Source 274%
- Carbohydrate 47.41 g 17%
- Total Fat 27.66 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 3.42 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1223.17 mg High 408%
- Sodium 1040.89 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 4.21 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 10.89 g --
- Added Sugars 2.63 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 293.61 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 11.5 mg Good Source 64%
- Potassium 248.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 110.28 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 31.43 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Pepper, Crab, Eggs, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 1015.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Pepper, Crab, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1015.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics healthy?
- Spicy Chili Crab with Aromatics has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 1015.87 calories and 137.06 g of protein, or 274% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1040.89 mg (45% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.42 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.63 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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