Dungeness Crab Fried Rice with Asparagus and Snap Peas
Yield: 2 servings. Sweet Dungeness crab, spring asparagus, snap peas, ginger, garlic, and fluffy jasmine rice come together in a golden, restaurant-style fried rice that feels special but still cooks in one pan.
Ingredients
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Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab1.5 to 2 lb whole crab, picked for about 6–8 oz meat 14.99
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice3 cups cooked rice, preferably chilled or day-old 14.49
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Green Asparagus8 oz, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 2.77
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Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas4 oz, strings removed, sliced on a bias 3.99
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Ginger Root1 tablespoon finely grated 4.99
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Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs2 cloves, minced 2.49
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Green Top Red Radishes3 radishes, thinly sliced 1.99
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Organic Cilantro2 tablespoons chopped 2.50
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Large eggs2, beaten
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Neutral oil3 tablespoons, divided
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Soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons, plus more to taste
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Rice vinegar or lime juice1 teaspoon
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Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Pick the crab meat from the cooked Dungeness crab, checking carefully for shell fragments. You should have about 6–8 oz crab meat. If using pre-picked crab meat, start with 8 oz and reduce total time by about 20 minutes.
- Prep the vegetables and aromatics: trim and cut the asparagus, slice the snap peas, thinly slice the radishes, grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and chop the cilantro.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil, then add the beaten eggs. Scramble just until softly set, then transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the same skillet. Add the asparagus and snap peas with a pinch of salt and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil, then stir in the ginger and garlic for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the 3 cups cooked rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes, letting the rice get hot and lightly toasted in spots.
- Fold in the crab meat and scrambled eggs. Add soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar or lime juice, and black pepper. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes, just until the crab is warmed through.
- Taste and adjust with a little more soy sauce if needed. Serve topped with sliced radishes and chopped cilantro.
Cook time: 55 minutes total
Estimated cost: About $31–36 using listed ingredients; pantry staples not priced
Health notes: Protein-rich from crab and eggs, with spring vegetables for crunch and color. Use low-sodium soy sauce if watching sodium.
Drink pairing: Choose a crisp, citrusy white with bright acidity to complement the crab, ginger, and spring vegetables.