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Curry Crawfish

Cultural Context

Curry Crawfish is a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, showcasing the island's rich culinary heritage influenced by Indian and Creole flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings, this dish highlights the use of local seafood and spices. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the Caribbean, with variations appearing in various coastal regions around the world.

TrinidadianTTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb crawfish
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon complete seasoning
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 medium onion
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1/2 cup pimento peppers
2 scallions
1 cup okra
1 cup sweet peppers
5 curry leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

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.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower availability issues.

1

Season the crawfish with black pepper, salt, and complete seasoning.

2

Chop fresh cilantro, onion, hot peppers, pimento peppers, and scallion for seasoning.

3

Add oil to a pot and season it with onion, hot pepper, garlic, and curry leaves.

4

Mix the chopped vegetables with the crawfish and seasonings.

5

Add butter to the pot and start cooking the seasoned crawfish mixture.

6

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Crawfish CurryCrawfish in Curry Sauce

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