Caribbean Coconut Crab Recipes

CARIBBEAN COCONUT CRAB

Steps:

• Season crab meat with garlic and herbs, cover and marinade in fridge for at least 1/2 hour.
• Add the remaining ingredients put in a pot over low heat and cook until half the liquid has evaporated.

CARIBBEAN CRAB PILAF WITH COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then add the curry powder and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes longer. Add the rice and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the tomato, crabmeat, coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water, bitters, lime juice, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Stir the rice and season it with the salt and hot sauce. Serve garnished with scallions and herbs.

CARIBBEAN CURRY CRAB

Steps:

• Cut the crabs in small pieces and use the lime juice for washing them. Use the ginger, minced chive, garlic, thyme to season the crabs. Pour the oil into a preheated pot.
• Make a paste by mixing the curry, salt and the pepper and add it to the hot oil. Next add the crab meat along with the coconut milk when the mixture thickens.
• Next allow the curry crabs to simmer for about 25 minute covered. When the curry crabs are done serve them with cassava dumplings.