Spicy Crabs With Coconut Dumplings. Recipe

Name: Spicy Crabs With Coconut Dumplings.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 limes, halved; 4 large crabs; spicey seasoning; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded & finely chopped; 2/3 cup olive oil; sauce; 6 tablespoons oil; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 scotch bonnet peppers, finely chopped and seeded; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 quart coconut milk; 1 cup tomato ketchup; salt and pepper, to taste; Coconut Dumplings; 8 ounces finely grated coconut; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

3 limes, halved
4 large crabs
spicey seasoning
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded & finely chopped
2/3 cup olive oil
sauce
6 tablespoons oil
6 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 scotch bonnet peppers, finely chopped and seeded
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 quart coconut milk
1 cup tomato ketchup
salt and pepper, to taste
Coconut Dumplings
8 ounces finely grated coconut
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt

1
Kill and clean crabs--cut and rub lime juice over crabs to clean further; place in bowl.
2
Mix together spicy seasoning ingredients in bowl, then add to crabs.
3
Stir to coat all the crabs with seasoning.
4
Cover, and place in fridge for 2-3 hours.
5
To make a sauce, heat oil and butter together in large saucepan.
6
Fry onion, garlic and chile until onions are transparent.
7
Add curry powder and coconut milk.
8
Bring to boil, and then add seasoned crabs.
9
Lower heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until crabs have changed color and meat is tender.
10
Stir in ketchup; season with salt and pepper, then cook for further 10 minutes.
11
Coconut dumplings:
12
Mix grated coconut, flour and salt together.
13
Add enough coconut milk to make a firm dough.
14
Form into small balls about size of golf balls, and then flatten them with palms of hands.
15
Bring 1 quart water to the boil; add dumplings.
16
Boil for 10-15 minutes or until cooked.
17
Drain and serve hot with the crabs.

1157

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 limes, halved, 4 large crabs, spicey seasoning, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Crabs With Coconut Dumplings. 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.

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Spicy Crabs With Coconut Dumplings.

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