Crabby Carolina Rice Recipe

Name: Crabby Carolina Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter; 14 ounces crabmeat, preferably Maine crab claw meat; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup chopped canned tomato, drained; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; salt; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
14 ounces crabmeat, preferably Maine crab claw meat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chopped canned tomato, drained
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the rice over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 12 minutes.
2
Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool.
3
In a large skillet, toast the Old Bay Seasoning over low heat until fragrant, about 40 seconds.
4
Scrape the spice mixture into a small bowl and let cool.
5
Melt the butter in the skillet.
6
Add the crabmeat and 1 teaspoon of the Old Bay Seasoning and cook over moderately high heat for 1 1/2 minutes, tossing gently with a spatula.
7
Transfer to a plate.
8
Heat the oil in the skillet.
9
Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
10
Add the garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Old Bay and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
11
Add the tomatoes and cook until dry, about 4 minutes.
12
Add the rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
13
Add the crabmeat and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until hot.
14
Season with salt and transfer to warmed bowls.
15
Sprinkle the scallions over the rice and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, 14 ounces crabmeat, preferably Maine crab claw meat, and more.

Yes, Crabby Carolina Rice 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.

Crabby Carolina Rice

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