Crabs..... with coconut milk....Dominican Cuisine

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

crabs

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Shrimp is often more accessible and affordable.

Clean the crabs under cold water and remove the gills and stomach.

Chop the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and ginger finely.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the chopped garlic, onion, bell pepper, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the crabs and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they turn bright orange.

Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add lime juice, cilantro, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves; stir well.

Add chopped tomatoes and hot pepper for heat; simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding sugar to balance flavors if desired.

Garnish with chopped scallions and additional cilantro before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread to soak up the sauce.

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