Callaloo and Crab

Name: Callaloo and Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 6 cups callaloo leaves (or spinach), roughly chopped; 1 lb fresh crab meat; 1.5 cups coconut milk; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp butter

A classic Trinidadian breakfast featuring tender leafy greens and fresh crab meat cooked with coconut milk, aromatic spices, and herbs for a richly flavored, silky dish.

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups callaloo leaves (or spinach), roughly chopped
1 lb fresh crab meat
1.5 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
2

Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 6 cups roughly chopped callaloo leaves (or spinach) in batches, stirring until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
4

Pour in 1.5 cups coconut milk and stir well. Add 2 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Gently fold in 1 lb fresh crab meat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld, being careful not to break up the crab.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Callaloo and Crab dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Callaloo and Crab keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Callaloo and Crab?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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