How long does Black Pepper Crab take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Black Pepper Crab serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Black Pepper Crab spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Black Pepper Crab?

1000 grams Crab, 3 tbsp Black Pepper Powder, ¼ cup Butter, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, 20 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Black Pepper Crab?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Black Pepper Crab?

About 617 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Black Pepper Crab

Name: Black Pepper Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 20 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Black Pepper Powder, Crushed; 1000 grams Crab; 2 cup Water; 100 ml Soy Sauce; ¼ cup Butter

45 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as pepper crab, milagu nandu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Snacks & Starters

Curries & Gravies Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein

Black pepper crab tossed in a wok with garlic, onion and black pepper, then soy sauce and butter. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

8 items

3 people

Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped20 cloves
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Black Pepper Powder, Crushed3 tbsp
Crab1000 grams
Water2 cup
Soy Sauce100 ml
Butter¼ cup

Contains: milk, wheat, soya, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	617kcal	1851kcal
Protein	66g	198g
Carbohydrate	20g	60g
Fat	30g	90g
Fibre	3.6g	11g
Sugar	3.2g	9.6g

Method

1
Heat a wok/kadai, add oil. Add chopped garlic and onions and saute for a few seconds.
OilGarlicOnion
2
Add black pepper powder and the crabs. Mix and toss on a high flame for a minute. Add water, soy sauce and bring it to a boil.
Black Pepper PowderCrabWaterSoy Sauce
3
Add butter. Cover and cook the crab for 10 minutes. Open the pot and give it a good mix. Mix it on a medium flame till it forms a thick sauce. Bring it to a soft boil and take it off the flame.
Butter

Before you start

How long does Black Pepper Crab take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Black Pepper Crab serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Black Pepper Crab vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Black Pepper Crab spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Black Pepper Crab?: 1000 grams Crab, 3 tbsp Black Pepper Powder, ¼ cup Butter, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, 20 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Black Pepper Crab?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Black Pepper Crab?: About 617 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.