How to make delicious little crabs on the beach
In the past 10 days, the popularity of seafood cooking has continued to rise across the Internet, especially the discussion on how to eat small crabs. Seaside crabs have become a popular choice on summer tables because of their delicious meat and unique taste. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet to introduce you to the cooking method of seaside crabs in detail, and attach structured data to help you easily master the secret of delicious food.
1. Analysis of hot topics

According to the statistics of the past 10 days, the following are the hot discussion topics about seaside crabs:
| topic | heat index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| Tips for cleaning small crabs | 85 | How to thoroughly clean mud from small crabs |
| best cooking methods | 92 | Comparison of steamed, spicy, pepper and salt methods |
| Nutritional value of small crabs | 78 | Rich in protein and trace elements for health benefits |
| Recommended sauces | 65 | How to prepare ginger vinegar sauce, garlic sauce and other sauces |
2. How to cook seaside crabs
1. Clean the small crabs
Cleaning is a key step in cooking baby crabs. First, soak the small crabs in clean water for 30 minutes and let them spit out the sediment. Then use a toothbrush to gently scrub the crab shell and legs, paying special attention to the gaps in the crab belly and claws. Finally rinse with clean water.
2. Recommended classic cooking methods
| cooking method | Materials required | Brief description of steps |
|---|---|---|
| Steamed baby crabs | Small crabs, ginger slices, cooking wine | 1. Arrange the crabs on a plate, add ginger slices and cooking wine; 2. Steam for 8-10 minutes after the water boils |
| Spicy crab | Small crabs, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, minced garlic | 1. Fry the crabs until golden; 2. Saute the seasonings and stir-fry the crabs |
| Salt and pepper crab | Small crabs, salt and pepper powder, starch | 1. Coat the crabs in starch and fry them; 2. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper and stir-fry them |
3. Sauce matching suggestions
Different cooking methods require different sauces. The following are several classic combinations recommended by the entire Internet:
| cooking method | Recommended sauce | Mixing ratio |
|---|---|---|
| steamed | Ginger vinegar juice | Ginger powder: vinegar=1:3 |
| Spicy | Garlic Hot Sauce | Minced garlic:chili oil=1:2 |
| salt and pepper | lemon juice | Squeeze the juice directly and pour it on |
3. Nutritional value of small crabs
Seaside crabs are not only delicious, but also rich in many nutrients. The following is the nutritional content of small crabs per 100 grams:
| Nutritional information | Content |
|---|---|
| protein | 18.5g |
| fat | 2.1g |
| Calcium | 126mg |
| iron | 2.8mg |
| zinc | 3.2mg |
4. Cooking Tips
1.Choose fresh crabs: The shells of live crabs are blue-grey and their legs are powerful. Crabs that have been dead for more than 2 hours should not be eaten.
2.Control the heat: The steaming time should not exceed 10 minutes, otherwise the meat will become old; the oil temperature needs to be controlled at around 180°C when frying.
3.Contraindications: Crab is cold in nature, so those with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat it in moderation. It is recommended to pair it with ginger tea or rice wine.
4.Save method: If you need to preserve, live crabs can be placed in the refrigerator (5-8℃) and covered with a wet towel. They can survive for 1-2 days.
With the above methods and techniques, you can easily cook delicious seaside crabs at home. Whether it's steamed and sweet, or spicy and spicy, it can satisfy the needs of different tastes. Hurry up and try these cooking methods that are hotly discussed all over the Internet and enjoy the summer seafood feast!
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