Chef Tyler Edwards' Seafood Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: Chef Tyler Edwards' Seafood Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lump crab meat fresh, local jumbo; 3 strips bacon try BigBadBreakfast brand!; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup black eyed peas fresh; 2 1/4 cups shrimp stock; 1/2 cup diced onion each finely, and celery; 1/2 cup red bell peppers each finely julienned, and tomato; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup chopped parsley roughly; 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1 pound lump crab meat fresh, local jumbo
3 strips bacon try BigBadBreakfast brand!
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup black eyed peas fresh
2 1/4 cups shrimp stock
1/2 cup diced onion each finely, and celery
1/2 cup red bell peppers each finely julienned, and tomato
3 cloves minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup chopped parsley roughly
1 lemon
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 tablespoon butter

1
Render bacon fat in a large pot with the butter.
2
Saute in onion, garlic, celery, and creole seasoning until lightly caramelized.
3
Add uncooked basmati rice and stir until combined.
4
Add red bell peppers, lemon juice and shrimp stock. Bring to a boil.
5
Turn heat to low and allow heat to simmer until half the shrimp stock is absorbed, then stir in the fresh black-eyed peas.
6
Cook until all liquid is absorbed and peas have a little bite.
7
Stir in herbs, lemon zest, tomato and the fresh, local jumbo lump crab meat.
8
Season with salt, pepper and lemon zest to taste. Top with favorite fish fillets.

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lump crab meat fresh, local jumbo, 3 strips bacon try BigBadBreakfast brand!, 1 cup basmati rice, 1 cup black eyed peas fresh, and more.

Yes, Chef Tyler Edwards' Seafood Hoppin' John falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chef Tyler Edwards' Seafood Hoppin' John

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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