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Lemon and Dill Jiaodong Style Steamed Crab with Ginger and Scallions

Name: Lemon and Dill Jiaodong Style Steamed Crab with Ginger and Scallions
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Shandong Chinese
Ingredients: 2 live crabs; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Adds a fresh, bright twist with zesty lemon and aromatic dill.

32 minutes2 servings

Method

Mix lemon juice and dill into the sauce before steaming.
Clean and prepare the crabs by removing the gills and rinsing.
Place crabs in a steamer basket over boiling water.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil.
Steam crabs for 15-20 minutes until shells turn red and meat is opaque.

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