If you are a seafood lover, then you must try the Creamy Butter Garlic Crab. This dish is a perfect blend of rich flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. The recipe is easy to make and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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- Debjani's Note
- Creamy Butter Garlic Crab; Indian or Malaysian or Cantonese or Indo-Chinese?
- Butter Garlic Crab Video Recipe by Debjanir Rannaghar
- Ingredients
- Top Tip
- Recipe Card
- Related Recipes
- Other Seafood/ Fish dishes from Debjanir Rannaghar:
- Have you tried the Crab Biryani Recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!
- Here's the butter garlic crab pin
Debjani's Note
Last week, I carefully selected some fresh crabs from the local market and prepared a couple of beloved family recipes. The months of August and September are ideal in Kolkata for obtaining crabs with roe. I frequently utilize them in my kitchen to create various delectable dishes. By combining hand-picked crabs with generous amounts of cream, butter, and garlic, the outcome is nothing short of divine. In this moment, I am referring to the heavenly Creamy Butter Garlic Crab that I recently made, alongside the Crab Biryani.
Creamy Butter Garlic Crab; Indian or Malaysian or Cantonese or Indo-Chinese?
Me and Mehebub both adore the smooth consistency, decadence of butter, and aroma of garlic combined with properly prepared Crab. Pasta also has a fondness for crab and she relished the Creamy Butter Garlic Crab along with freshly baked garlic bread. However, the rendition of this dish that I prepared is not from Malaysia or Canton, but rather Indo-Chinese. I do incorporate Turmeric powder during the cleaning process of the crab and it goes without saying that the sauce is subtly seasoned with turmeric.
This recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also sure to please even the most discerning palates. The combination of succulent crab meat and velvety smooth butter creates a decadent, creamy texture that will have you savoring every bite.
Butter Garlic Crab Video Recipe by Debjanir Rannaghar
Ingredients
The Creamy Butter Garlic Crab is one of my all-time favorite dishes. It is a simple yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves seafood. The key to making this dish perfect is to use fresh ingredients and cook it slowly to bring out the best flavors.
The ingredients used in this recipe are very basic, but they are enough to make the dish stand out. The crab itself has a strong and distinct flavor that does not require too many spices to enhance. I prefer to use fresh cream, salted butter, and a generous amount of garlic to create the creamy gravy that complements the crab perfectly. The garlic adds a subtle yet delicious flavor to the dish, and the cream and butter make the gravy rich and velvety.
When it comes to spices, it is important not to go overboard. The crab, garlic, butter, and cream already have distinct flavors, and adding too many spices may overpower them. Restaurants that serve Creamy Butter Garlic Crab usually do not use many spices in their recipe. I like to add a pinch of black pepper and some fresh parsley to the dish to give it a little kick and a hint of color.
Top Tip
The key ingredient in this dish is the fresh crab meat. The sweet and succulent meat of the crab is perfectly complemented by the rich buttery sauce. The garlic in the recipe adds a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. The combination of these ingredients creates a truly heavenly dish that is sure to impress.
The slow-cooking method is crucial for this dish as it allows the flavors to blend and intensify. I usually cook the crab in the gravy for about 20-25 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. This ensures that the crab is cooked to perfection and the gravy is thick and creamy.
Here's how I make Creamy Butter Garlic Crab at home:
Recipe Card
Creamy Butter Garlic Crab
For those who enjoy seafood, don't miss out on the delectable Creamy Butter Garlic Crab. This exquisite dish boasts a harmonious fusion of indulgent tastes that will undoubtedly leave you craving for more. With its simple preparation, it's bound to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 4 Fresh Crab broken into pieces
- 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
- 10 Garlic Pod
- 5 Green Chilli
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 200 ml Fresh Cream
- 2 Cup Chicken Stock click for the recipe
- 2 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse the crabs.
- Boil 2 liters of water and include crab, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cover the pot and boil for 3-4 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and discard the water.
- Chop half of the garlic and make a paste with the remaining.
- In the meantime, heat butter in a pan.
- Add chopped garlic, followed by garlic paste, and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
- Include black pepper powder, salt, dried parsley, and garlic powder, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat, add crabs and green chili, and shallow fry for a minute.
- Mix in fresh cream.
- Add 2 cups of chicken stock, cover the pan, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add more parsley and adjust the pepper as desired.
- If you prefer less spice, you can also add green chili at this stage.
- Once the sauce thickens, turn off the heat.
- Serve hot Creamy Butter Garlic Crab with garlic bread or garlic rice.
Video
Notes
- For easier cooking and serving, I like to separate the crab into its body and legs.
- Although turmeric powder is optional, I add a pinch because of its anti-allergic properties, which can help prevent allergic reactions.
- Boiling the crab with salt and turmeric powder is also optional, but it's a good step to take to avoid allergies.
- Garlic powder and parsley are not required, but they do improve the flavor significantly.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can use soy milk or almond milk instead of cream.
- You can also use vegetable stock or water in place of chicken stock; I personally prefer to use homemade chicken stock.
- Finally, adjust the black pepper or green chili to your liking.
Nutrition
Related Recipes
Other Seafood/ Fish dishes from Debjanir Rannaghar:
- Kolkata Style Chilli Fish (also known as Chili fish)
- Magur Macher Rosha (Also known as Bengali Magur fish curry)
- Malabar Fish Curry (also known as Kerala Fish Curry)
- Bhetki Begum Bahar (also known as Fish Begum Bahar)
- Pabda Mach-er Tel Jhal (also known as Pabda Fish Curry)
- Barishali Ilish (also known as Ilish Barishali)
- Doi Maach (also known as Fish in Yogurt Curry)
- Biyebarir Fish Butter Fry (also known as Bhetki Batter Fry)
- Bhapa Ilish (Also known as Steamed Hilsa Fish)
- Doodh Maach (Also known as Fish with Milk )
- Bhetki Macher Dum (Also known as Bengali Bhetki Curry)
- Mayonnaise Bhetki (Also known as Baked Bhekti with Mayonnaise)
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Here's the butter garlic crab pin
About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
Nicole says
I substituted chilli for paprika
Very nice
Annn says
Can we use the crab stock itself instead of chicken or vegetable stock?
Debjani says
Oh yes you can!
Xavier says
What is the best kind of crab to use for the recipe.
Debjani says
I use either mud crab of sea crab. Use a fleshy one.