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Keto Stir Fry Crab in Creamy Chili

Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole crabs
  • 4 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup onion
  • 2 teaspoons green chili
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Cut the crabs into halves then set aside.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat then pour extra virgin olive oil into the skillet.
  • Once the oil is hot, stir in minced garlic then sauté until wilted and aromatic.
  • Add halved crabs to the skillet then stir until cooked and crispy.
  • Remove the crabs from heat then place on a plate.
  • Stir in chopped onion and green chili to the skillet then sauté with the remaining olive oil.
  • Pour coconut milk over the onion then season with kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add fresh basils to the skillet then return the crabs to the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Once it is done, remove from heat then drizzle lemon juice over the crabs.
  • Transfer the crabs to a serving dish then enjoy.