Sticky Ginger Scallion Soft Shell Crab
Enjoy a flavorful and crispy Sticky Ginger Scallion Soft Shell Crab, perfect for seafood lovers. Fresh soft shell crabs are coated, fried to golden perfection, and served with a vibrant ginger-scallion sauce. This dish combines the bold taste of ginger, the aromatic touch of scallions, and the satisfying crunch of the crabs. Ideal for a special meal, it’s a true crowd-pleaser. Order Softshell Crab from Pearl Seafoods for home delivery in Sydney today!
Ingredients
- 4-6 soft shell crabs
- ½ cup corn starch
- 2” ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks
- 1 bunch of scallions, cut into 2” sections, whites included
- 1 large jalapeno (or hot peppers of your choice)
Sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4t tsp white pepper, ground
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine
Method
- Combine all ingredients for sauce and mix well.
- Prep crabs by removing face, gills, and abdominal flap. Cut in half vertically.
- Heat a large wok or high-sided pan on high heat, add ~⅛” of oil to the pan. Lightly dredge the crabs in corn starch and shake off excess. Fry in hot oil for 2 minutes. Flip crabs using a spatula. The shells should be bright red. There will be some starch stuck to the pan, use a metal spatula to scrape loose. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add ginger, scallions, and jalapeno to the pan with the crab. Stir and cook for ~2 minutes until very fragrant.
- Pour sauce over everything in the pan. Stir until evenly coated.
