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March 2, 2026
Spicy Blue Crab Salad — Toss in Soju and Freeze for 20 Minutes for Zero Fishy Smell

Spicy Blue Crab Salad — Toss in Soju and Freeze for 20 Minutes for Zero Fishy Smell

Cook time
30 min
Difficulty
2 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 4

Ingredients

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Serves 4
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Steps

  1. Partially thaw frozen blue crab under cold running water

  2. Remove the tips of the crab legs

  3. Place crab in a bowl with 1/2 cup soju, toss gently, then store in the freezer for 20 minutes

  4. Slice vegetables into bite-sized pieces

  5. In a bowl, combine 10T red pepper flakes, 2T minced garlic, 1T minced ginger, 5T plum extract, 1/2 cup oligosaccharide syrup, 2T anchovy fish sauce, and 1/2 cup soy sauce to make the seasoning sauce

  6. Remove crab from freezer, add 4T red pepper flakes, and gently mix

  7. Add seasoning sauce and vegetables, mix well, then refrigerate for 1-2 days to allow flavors to deepen

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