Créole-Spiced Caribbean Callaloo with Crab and Coconut Cream

Name: Créole-Spiced Caribbean Callaloo with Crab and Coconut Cream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil; Onion; Garlic cloves; Red bell pepper; Spinach leaves; Okra; Thyme; Cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper; Fresh crab meat; Lemon juice; Scallions; Coconut milk; Fresh ginger; Nutmeg; Paprika; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Dried oregano; Dried basil

A flavorful fusion of Caribbean spices and creamy coconut delight.

This delightful Caribbean dish combines the fragrant spices of Créole cuisine with the rich flavors of crab and coconut cream for a comforting and exotic experience.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Callaloo

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1, chopped

Garlic cloves

2, minced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Spinach leaves

2 cups, washed and chopped

Okra

1 cup, sliced

Thyme

1 teaspoon, dried

Cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Crab

Fresh crab meat

1 pound

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Scallions

2, finely chopped

For the Coconut Cream

Coconut milk

1 can (14 oz)

Fresh ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Nutmeg

½ teaspoon

For the Créole Spice Mix

Paprika

1 tablespoon

Onion powder

1 tablespoon

Garlic powder

1 tablespoon

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Dried basil

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Marinating the Crab

Combine ingredients

Mix the crab meat with lemon juice, scallions, and a pinch of salt.

Refrigerate

Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Add spice mix

Add half of the Créole spice mix to infuse further flavor.

Preparing the Coconut Cream

Combine in saucepan

In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, ginger, and nutmeg.

Simmer

Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Do not let the coconut milk boil.

Rest

Set aside to let the flavors meld together.

Use fresh coconut milk if available for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Onions and Garlic

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

Time: 10 min; Heat: Medium heat.

Adding Vegetables

Stir in the bell pepper, spinach, and okra. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.

Time: 10 min; Heat: Low heat.

Adding Seasonings and Coconut Cream

Mix in thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and the remaining Créole spice mix. Pour in the prepared coconut cream and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Plating & Serving