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Créole-Spiced Caribbean Callaloo with Crab and Coconut Cream

Name: Créole-Spiced Caribbean Callaloo with Crab and Coconut Cream
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; Fresh crab meat, 1 pound; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Scallions, 2, finely chopped; Coconut milk, 1 can (14 oz); Fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon, grated; Nutmeg, ½ teaspoon; Paprika, 1 tablespoon; Onion powder, 1 tablespoon; Garlic powder, 1 tablespoon; Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon; Dried basil, 1 teaspoon

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.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 18, 2025

Créole-Spiced Caribbean Callaloo with Crab and Coconut Cream — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Callaloo

For the Crab

For the Coconut Cream

For the Créole Spice Mix

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 359 kcal
Protein: 24.8 g
Carbs: 16.9 g
Fat: 22.2 g
Fiber: 4.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1435 kcal
Protein: 99.2 g
Carbs: 67.6 g
Fat: 89 g
Fiber: 16.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Onion 1, chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.6
Garlic cloves 2, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Red bell pepper 1, diced	37	1.2	8.8	0.4	2.5
Spinach leaves 2 cups, washed and chopped	14	1.7	2.2	0.2	1.4
Okra 1 cup, sliced	33	2	7	0.2	3.2
Thyme 1 teaspoon, dried	3	0.2	0.8	0	0.5
Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.5
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh crab meat 1 pound	390	84	0	2.5	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
Scallions 2, finely chopped	10	0.9	2.3	0.1	0.8
Coconut milk 1 can (14 oz)	552	5.5	13.4	57.2	2
Fresh ginger 1 tablespoon, grated	5	0.1	1.2	0.01	0.2
Nutmeg ½ teaspoon	6	0.1	0.7	0.4	0.4
Paprika 1 tablespoon	20	1	4	1	2
Onion powder 1 tablespoon	24	0.4	5.6	0.1	0.7
Garlic powder 1 tablespoon	32	1.6	7.3	0.1	0.5
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon	6	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.8
Dried basil 1 teaspoon	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Crab

1
Combine ingredients
Mix the crab meat with lemon juice, scallions, and a pinch of salt.
2
Refrigerate
Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3
Add spice mix
Add half of the Créole spice mix to infuse further flavor.

Preparing the Coconut Cream

1
Combine in saucepan
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, ginger, and nutmeg.
2
Simmer
Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Do not let the coconut milk boil.
3
Rest
Set aside to let the flavors meld together.
Tip: Use fresh coconut milk if available for enhanced flavor.

How to Make Créole-Spiced Caribbean Callaloo with Crab and Coconut Cream

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Onions and Garlic
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2
Adding Vegetables
Stir in the bell pepper, spinach, and okra. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
3
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.