Best 4 Trishna Inspired Garlic Crab Recipes
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Mumbai, India, where the aromatic fragrance of garlic crab fills the air. Inspired by the renowned Trishna restaurant, discover the secrets to creating an unforgettable Trishna-style garlic crab dish that will transport you to the heart of this culinary paradise. This delectable seafood masterpiece is an explosion of flavors, combining the sweetness of succulent crab with the savory, garlicky sauce. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll learn the art of selecting the freshest crab, preparing a flavorful marinade, and balancing spicy, sour, and sweet notes to create an authentic Trishna-inspired garlic crab that will leave you craving more.
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GARLIC CRAB
This is a simi difficult recipe, but the result is ever so delectable. I had something like this at Crustaceans in San Francisco. They used the wonderful Dungeness crabs, but here in Virginia I had to settle for Blue crabs, which turned out just as nice.
Provided by Jessica
Categories Crab
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place garlic, onions, butter, salt, red and black pepper into a roasting pan and put into a 450 degree oven.
- Be sure to watch carefully and cook until onions and garlic turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven, add crab and blend thoroughly.
- Make sure the crab (shells and all) is coated.
- Place pan back into oven on 475 degree for 15-20 minutes, turning crab about every 5 minutes.
- After the crab has been heated throughout remove from oven.
- Garlic sauce should be braised onto the shell of the crab.
- Serve as soon as possible, sprinkled with parsley and garnished with lemon.
FAMOUS ROAST GARLIC CRAB
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cleaning dungeness crab:
- Holding the body backside up, place your right thumb in the joint between the upper and lower shell on the side opposite the mouth. Your palm will be stretched across the top of the shell. Hold the bottom of the crab in your opposite hand. Force your thumb in and pull up and back to your right until shell snaps off. Pour any juices in the shell into a small bowl. Cut the body into quarters with a large knife. Twist the legs off the body. Crack lightly in several places with a nutcracker and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a very large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat until hot. (You may need 2 pans.) Add the crab and garlic, and toss well. Saute for about 10 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and mix in lemon juice. Saute for another 5 minutes, then add parsley. After another 1 or 2 minutes, remove the crab and serve in the newspaper lined cans.
TRISHNA-INSPIRED GARLIC CRAB
Steps:
- Form a paste with half of the garlic, salt and sugar. Saute the remaining ingredients on low heat. Debatable: Crack or Cook first? If you are to cook the crabs first ... Boil crab for 7-10 minutes. Clean crab, cut body into 2 pieces. Crack remaining pieces to let the garlic butter under the shell. Add the cracked crab to the sauteed mixture. Mix the crab, butter, seasoning well. Cover pan for 5 minutes. If you are crack and clean the crabs first ... Toss the crabs in the freezer for a few minutes to calm them down. Clean crab, cut body into 2 pieces. Crack remaining pieces to let the garlic butter under the shell. Add the cracked crab to the sauteed mixture. Add a 1/4 cup of water. Mix the crab, butter, seasoning well. Cover pan for 5-10 minutes, allow to steam. Mix while cooking. Crustacean preparation: Crack crab without cooking and add to the saute. Cook the crab until half done. Dish out and bake it in the oven at 350 degree F for 25-30 minutes. Finish with cilantro.
GARLIC ROASTED CRAB
Crustacean restaurants in CA are famous for their garlicky roasted crab, which is a highly guarded secret recipe. This recipe is a great substitute. I especially like to make it on a cold day, and it ranks high on my all-time favorite recipes list.
Provided by Northwest Lynnie
Categories Crab
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500*.
- In a very large oven-proof bowl, place butter and olive oil.
- Put in oven to melt butter and heat bowl (the bowl needs to be hot when you add the crab).
- Break crab legs apart from body, and break body into 2 sections per crab, but do not remove meat from shell.
- Stir crab into hot butter and olive oil mixture; sprinkle in minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together well.
- Bake for 6 minutes and toss well again.
- Bake another 6 minutes, until crab is heated through and garlic is light brown.
- Remove from oven and top with lemon juice and parsley; toss again.
- Serve from hot bowl with lots of napkins and artisanal French or sourdough bread (such as La Brea Bakery's) to soak up the delicious juices.
Tips:
- Use the freshest crab possible. Fresh crab has a sweet, delicate flavor that is perfect for this dish.
- Do not overcook the crab. Crab meat is delicate and cooks quickly. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy.
- Use a variety of garlic. This recipe calls for both minced garlic and garlic powder. The minced garlic adds a sharp, pungent flavor, while the garlic powder adds a more mellow, savory flavor.
- Add some heat. If you like your food spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with your favorite sides. This dish can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This Trishna-inspired garlic crab recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. The combination of garlic, butter, and white wine creates a flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the sweet, delicate crab meat. So next time you are looking for a new seafood recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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