Garlic Crab Royale

Crab provides the selenium in this dish while garlic brings a host of impressive health benefits to the table through the compound allicin. Allicin has been shown to lower cholesterol, reduce plaque buildup in arteries, and keep blood platelets from sticking together too aggressively. I’ve served this dish to presidents and to royalty. It consistently wins raves.

SERVES 2-4

1. Steam the crabs in a stockpot for 20 minutes. Smaller crabs may be done sooner. Remove crabs and set aside.
2. In a small saucepank, combine the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, lime juice, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic cloves until brown, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside half the sauteed garlic.
4. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok. Add the crabs, cut side down. Cover wok and cook for 5 miutes.
5. Remove cover and boil crabs for 8-10 minutes.
6. Add the scallions and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Turn crabs in wok until evenly coated with sauce. Remove and serve with reserved garlic.

FoodTrients
Allicin
Isoflavones
Oleocanthal
Omega-3s
Selenium
Zinc

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