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Stir Fried Crabs with Ginger and Scallion

Stir Fried Crabs with Ginger and Scallion

Crispy deep-fried crabs tossed in a savory ginger and scallion sauce made with oyster sauce and sesame oil. This quick stir fry is bold, aromatic, and perfect served over steamed rice.

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 large bs crabs
  • 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1 cup scallions (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 3 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, ground black pepper, sugar, garlic, cornstarch, and water in a bowl. Stir until well blended, then set aside.

  2. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat.

  3. Deep fry the crabs for 3 minutes. Remove them from the wok and let the excess oil drip off.

  4. Remove most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Sauté the ginger and scallions for 2 minutes.

  5. Return the fried crabs to the wok. Pour in the sauce mixture, then toss to combine and cook for 1 minute.

  6. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving plate. Serve and enjoy!