Add corn to boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Also, satay sticks are very useful for pushing the crabmeat out of the shell. While water is coming to a boil, in a deep sink rinse crabs in 2 or 3 changes of water. Add potatoes and garlic and boil until tender, about 15 minutes. A place where anyone can submit recipes, ask questions and share advice. Return water to a boil. Copycat Crab Casserole. Turn heat to low, continuing to stir. 1/4 cup table salt. In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the scallions and garlic along with a pinch of salt. Rock crab claws are becoming more available in markets. Crab-boil spices keep in a well-sealed container for several months in a cool, dark place. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Make sure your crab is thawed and dry before placing it in the oil, or it may splatter. Spoon the dip into a 1-quart (4-cup) baking dish. Buy really great quality crab meat so it is front and center in the dish. Place 2 cups oil in wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. This dish is so good, it is likely to stay in your recipe files forever and be made often. I really like to maximize an expensive ingredient like crab and dip a smart and tasty way to do just that. Crab casserole is another dish you’ll find in many Chinese restaurants. Transfer corn with tongs to platter and keep warm, covered with foil. Technique tip: To prevent overly browning, add a splash of water to the sauté pan when cooking the shallots and garlic. 4. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. Put the crabmeat in a medium bowl and season it with a pinch of salt and a little lemon juice; then gently stir the crabmeat into the dip. If too spicy, add a little more tomato sauce (or tomato juice). 4 scallions (green and white parts), thinly sliced, 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature, 10 ounces cooked fresh crab meat, picked free of any shells, 1 sleeve butter crackers (35 to 40 crackers). 2 tablespoons Crab-Boil Spices, recipe follows. Add deep fried tempura bits for crunch and tobiko for a pop of texture! Provide a nutcracker if you have one, as the shells can sometimes be difficult to crack. Preparation. Make your favorite takeout recipes at home with our cookbook! To Deep-Fry the Crab . Cook crab using one of the methods below. Transfer potatoes and garlic with a large sieve to a large platter and keep warm, covered with foil. Using 2 large utensils, gently turn the crab in the sauce to coat. Voila! Transfer crabs with sieve to another large platter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Crab-Boil Spices. Serve with finger wipes (you must use your hands to eat this dish). Break the egg into a cup and combine it with the cornstarch dissolved in water. In a food processor combine all ingredients and pulse until mixture forms a coarse powder. The oil should sizzle and easily bubble around the crab (if nothing happens, the oil is still not hot enough). Either frozen or fresh crab (in the shell) can be used—king crab or snow crab are both delicious, or keep it simple and make it with crab legs. Pour the sauce over and sprinkle with green onion. Add the egg mixture to the pan. Taste test for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce if not salty or flavorful enough. To serve, use tongs to lift crab out of the pan onto a serving platter or large serving bowl. Place 2 cups oil in wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Thai Stir-Fried Vegetables With Garlic, Ginger, and Lime, Crispy Fried Pork Ribs With Thai Marinade, Jackfruit Curry With Bell Peppers, Cashews, and Lime Leaf. Squeeze the remaining lemon wedges over the top and serve warm, with the crackers alongside. (Do not fill sink too full or crabs may crawl out.) 1/2 tablespoon cayenne. 2 tablespoons Crab-Boil Spices, recipe follows, 3/4 pounds small potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), 1 head of garlic (not separated into cloves), 1 tablespoon Crab-Boil Spices, or to taste, for sprinkling over boiled seafood, 2 tablespoons dried hot red pepper flakes, Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy, Spicy Crab Boil BBQ Chicken with Cajun Barbeque Sauce. If you do not like crab, swap it for chicken! Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Darlene Schmidt is a cookbook author and culinary teacher who specializes in Thai cuisine. Test the oil by dipping one end of a crab leg into the pan. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the dip is warmed through, 20-25 minutes. 7. If spicy isn't your thing, omit the cayenne pepper and Tabasco.