Best Caribbean Crab Pilaf With Coconut Milk Recipes

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CARIBBEAN COCONUT CRAB



Caribbean Coconut Crab image

Make and share this Caribbean Coconut Crab recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kitty Kat Cook

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs crabmeat
2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon mashed garlic
1 green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground black pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Season crab meat with garlic and herbs, cover and marinade in fridge for at least 1/2 hour.
  • Add the remaining ingredients put in a pot over low heat and cook until half the liquid has evaporated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 1528.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.5, Protein 35.8

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE



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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Provided by JenniH76

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CARIBBEAN CALLALOO AND CRAB



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A mouthwatering puree of Taro Leaves and crab served over rice or as a soup, it will leave you wanting more. If taro leaves are not available, you may substitute 2 packages of frozen spinach.

Provided by SKYLARKER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

18 taro leaves
12 pods okra, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cloves garlic, crushed
4 ounces salted pig's tail
½ cup peeled, cubed pumpkin
1 cup water
1 habanero pepper
3 cups coconut milk
4 blue crabs, cleaned and chopped
salt to taste
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Clean the taro leaves by removing the skin from the stalks, and removing the tip from the center rib. Rinse, and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Place the taro leaves, okra, onion, thyme, garlic, salted pig's tail, pumpkin, water, habanero pepper (whole), and coconut milk into a large pot. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add the crab to the pot. Be careful not to puncture the habanero pepper. Cover, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the habanero, and season with salt to taste. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. You could also puree in small batches using a blender. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 47.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

CARIBBEAN CRAB PILAF WITH COCONUT MILK



Caribbean Crab Pilaf with Coconut Milk image

Categories     Sauce     Coconut     Crab     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups medium- or long-grain rice
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shells
1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon Angostura bitters
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Hot sauce
1/4 cup finely sliced scallions
1/4 cup each chopped fresh basil and/or cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then add the curry powder and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes longer. Add the rice and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the tomato, crabmeat, coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water, bitters, lime juice, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Stir the rice and season it with the salt and hot sauce. Serve garnished with scallions and herbs.

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