Curry Crab

Name: Curry Crab
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh crab meat (or frozen); 3 tbsp curry powder; 2 lbs potatoes, cubed; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 cups canned diced tomatoes; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A vibrant Trinidadian favorite featuring tender crab meat simmered in a fragrant curry sauce with potatoes, peppers, and aromatic spices, best served with roti or rice.

55 minMediumServes 4350 cal/serving

TrinidadianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

2 lbs fresh crab meat (or frozen)
3 tbsp curry powder
2 lbs potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups canned diced tomatoes
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 3 tbsp curry powder and toast for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 4 cloves minced garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 lbs cubed potatoes and 1 diced bell pepper, cooking for 3 minutes.
4

Add 1.5 cups canned diced tomatoes and 3 cups water, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
5

Gently add 2 lbs fresh crab meat (or frozen), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes more until crab is heated through.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with roti or rice.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Curry Crab?

As written, 55 minutes: 20 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender."

What should Curry Crab look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until potatoes are nearly tender. Step 5: cook until crab is heated through.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Curry Crab?

The entry for Curry Crab calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How many calories are in Curry Crab?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 350 calories, with 28 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 720 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Curry Crab?

Refrigerate what is left of Curry Crab within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

Serve it with

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