{"id":1002,"date":"2021-10-23T18:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2022-12-22T15:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:05:44","slug":"staggering-sideways-drunken-crab-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/staggering-sideways-drunken-crab-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Staggering Sideways Drunken Crab Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Simple Recipe Full of Flavor Potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preperation Time: <\/strong>Overnight (Defrosting) Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serves:<\/strong> 2 Starters or 1 Main<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A know what you\u2019re thinking…a drunk crab? These critters walk sideways when they\u2019re sober. Well, the good news is, we\u2019re not just inviting some crabs<\/a> around for a mad night on the sauce, although a dipping sauce of some kind may well be involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is all about infusing the crab<\/a> meat with delicious alcoholic flavors. It\u2019s easy to make, only requires a few ingredients, and it\u2019s incredibly open-ended, allowing you to modify it however you see fit \u2014 perfect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, drunken crab is eaten raw like sushi, which means using fresh (preferably alive) crab is essential, but seeing as not everyone has access to such fresh seafood, I thought I\u2019d share a cooked crab recipe. That way, everyone can enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You\u2019ll Need for This Drunken Crab Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m going to keep things nice and simple for this recipe, but I\u2019ll also be giving advice on slight deviations as well, so you can try a couple of different things when the feeling strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. 3 x crab clusters<\/strong> – As I mentioned earlier, if you\u2019re taking the raw route and simply involves marinating crab in booze for a while, you\u2019ll need live crab. For this particular recipe; however, any quality frozen crab will be fine.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I\u2019ll be using snow crab clusters as you can get two starters out of them, or if you\u2019re starving, a generous main for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For a full crab version of this recipe, I\u2019d recommend trying flower crabs. They\u2019re not quite as meaty as a lot of others, but what meat they do have is sweet and succulent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Booze (a few bottles)<\/strong> – I\u2019ll be using bog-standard beer for this recipe. It doesn\u2019t really matter which. If you like to drink a particular beer, chances are, you\u2019ll LOVE eating it too! It can literally be whatever…Bud, Coors, Miller \u2014 it\u2019s up to you.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you want to get a little more adventurous, I recommend either dark rum or Chinese rose essence wine. The latter is flammable, meaning you can drizzle some over the crab and flamb\u00e9 it, leading to amazing flavors and an impressive kitchen show for onlookers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. 3 x Lemons<\/strong> – As I\u2019m sure you\u2019re already aware, lemon and seafood is, well…it\u2019s just (chef\u2019s kiss). You\u2019ll need these three lemons cut in half.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        1. A head of garlic<\/strong> – It sounds like a lot, but this is just going to simmer away in the beer with the crab and take the flavor profile to the next level.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          1. A bunch of green (spring) onions<\/strong> – These are going in the pot as well, but I also like to chop some up finely to use as a garnish or even to mix into a little pot of butter.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            1. A sprig of fresh parsley<\/strong> – Much like lemon, parsley and seafood just gels. I use it in the pot and as part of the garnish.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              1. A teaspoon of cracked black pepper<\/strong> – The pepper adds a welcome kick to the delectable crab meat and acts as a nice counterbalance to the butter we\u2019re inevitably going to slather on.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                If you want to kick things up a notch, I recommend adding half a teaspoon of chili flakes to the pot as well \u2014 yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                1. A sprig of fresh dill<\/strong> – A common ingredient in crab cakes, it goes down a treat in this boozy banquet.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  1. A sprig of fresh tarragon<\/strong> – Another staple of awesome crab cakes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    1. 3 x cilantro leaves<\/strong> – You don\u2019t want too much of this, as it’s a very overpowering flavor.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                      1. Half a cup of chicken stock<\/strong> – It sounds crazy, but trust me, it\u2019s going to taste epic.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                        1. Half a teaspoon of coarse flake salt<\/strong> – Just as a little flavor enhancer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          Side-Note <\/strong>– It\u2019s best if you use fresh herbs and spices for seasoning, but feel free to use your favorite seafood dry mix. Concoctions such as Urban Accents Fisherman\u2019s Wharf already contain most of the seasonings we\u2019re using here today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                          1. A pot large enough to fit the crab in<\/strong>…that\u2019s literally it. Well, maybe some pincers to retrieve the crab from the pot.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 1. Defrost the snow crab clusters.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            I like to do this in my refrigerator overnight, so I\u2019m not left waiting with a rumbling tum when it comes to dinner time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 2. Expose the crab meat.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            We\u2019re not scraping the meat out, just simply snipping the shard shell with kitchen shears to expose it to the booze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 3. Get boozy!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            Pour your beer (or other booze) into your pot, and place it on a medium-high burner to gently heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 4. Add the herbs and spices.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            Once you see some bubbles in the booze, it\u2019s time to add all our flavorings to the mix. That includes the head of garlic (halved), most of the green onions, the tarragon, the parsley, the cilantro, the pepper, and the salt. We\u2019re also going to squeeze half a lemon\u2019s worth of juice in too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 5. Add the half cup of chicken stock.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            Adding in your chicken stock will cool the mix down a little, which is exactly what we need before adding our crab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 6. Bring the crab into the equation.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            Carefully lower your crab clusters with exposed meat<\/a> into your pot, cover, then bring it to the boil on a medium-high burner. Let the crab stew in the bubbling brew for about 5 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 7. Serve it up!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            Use your pincers to remove the crab clusters from the booze. Assemble them on your plates accompanied by a pot of butter and garnished with some fresh parsley and a sprinkle of finely chopped green onions \u2014 beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Step 8. (optional) Save the booze!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            There\u2019s no need to waste that delicious concoction, especially now it\u2019s infused with the crab flavors too. Why not strain and keep it for use in a tasty chowder during the course of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Just because this recipe is easy, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not brimming with flavor. The beautiful thing about its simplicity is that it allows you to get creative with your own flavor combinations, but enough chit-chat. It\u2019s time for you to tuck into that delicious crab. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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