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Jamaican Curry Crab

Cultural Context

Jamaican Curry Crab is a vibrant dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining fresh seafood with aromatic spices. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, it showcases the use of local ingredients and flavors. The dish has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, inspiring variations in Caribbean cuisine and seafood dishes worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon everyday seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
1 chicken stock cube
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
2 lbs snow crab
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup hot water
1 cup okra

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab is more affordable and still provides a similar flavor.

1

Welcome to Kaieteur Cooks; today I'm showing you how to make crab curry.

2

Gather ingredients: curry powder, everyday seasoning, oregano, black pepper, chicken seasoning, chicken stock cube, garlic, thyme, and snow crab.

3

Add 2 spoons of butter and a little more into a pan.

4

Let the butter melt and add garlic into the pan.

5

Add blended everyday seasoning into the pan.

6

Add chicken seasoning and a stock cube into the mixture.

7

Season with a little bit of black pepper and stir everything for about 5 minutes.

8

Chop the snow crab into small pieces and add it to the pan.

9

Add hot water to the crab mixture, ensuring it covers the crab.

10

Cover the pot and let it boil until the water reduces, about 25 minutes.

11

After 25 minutes, add cleaned okra into the pot.

12

Cover the pot again and cook until the okra softens, about 30 minutes.

13

After an hour on low-medium heat, the crab is now ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

cleaningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Curry CrabJamaican Crab Curry

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