
Here are recipes for spicy crab dishes in Pakistani, Korean, and Arabic styles:
Pakistani Spicy Crab Curry:
Ingredients:
- 500g crabs, cleaned and washed
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add cleaned crabs to the masala and coat them evenly.
- Add a little water, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the crabs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.

Korean Spicy Stir-fried Crab (Ganjang Gejang):
Ingredients:
- 2-3 medium-sized crabs, cleaned and halved
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
- Heat cooking oil in a pan and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add crab halves and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the crabs and stir-fry until the crabs are fully coated and cooked through.
- Add chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Stir well.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Arabic Spicy Crab Masala:
Ingredients:
- 500g crabs, cleaned and washed
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 green chilies, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
- Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add cleaned crabs to the masala and coat them evenly.
- Add a little water, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the crabs are cooked.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve hot with Arabic bread or rice.
Enjoy these flavorful and spicy crab recipes inspired by Pakistani, Korean, and Arabic cuisines! Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.