Ginger and Scallion Crab Stir-Fry

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Sweet crab meat quickly cooked with fresh ginger, scallions, and chili for a bright, aromatic dish. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Fresh crab meat, Ginger, Scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 8 oz fresh crab meat with 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl to lightly coat.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced scallions (separating white and green parts) and 1 thinly sliced fresh chili, stir-frying for 1 minute until scallions soften slightly.
  4. Step 4: Add the cornstarch-coated crab meat to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through and flavors combine.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon rice wine, stirring to coat. Cook for 30 seconds until sauce is glossy and crab is fully heated.

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