Curry Crab And Shrimp

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken is a more affordable protein.

Clean the Jonas crabs by taking the backs off and splitting them down the middle.

Crack the shells of the crab claws with a mallet to allow the curry to penetrate.

Season the crabs with Old Bay seasoning and curry, then cover and let sit to soak up the flavors.

Create a curry slurry by mixing curry powder with water in a container.

Heat oil in a pot, then add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add the curry slurry to the pot to burn off the raw curry flavor.

Add a can of coconut milk to the pot for flavor.

Add corn and potatoes to the pot, cover, and allow to cook for a while.

Add dumplings to the pot, referred to as 'spinners', which pair well with curry.

Once the corn and potatoes are cooked, add the seasoned shrimp last since they cook quickly.

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