Description
This Brazilian Dungeness Crab Stew is a rich and flavorful seafood dish that combines the sweet taste of crab with aromatic herbs and spices in a creamy coconut broth. Perfect for a special dinner or a festive gathering, this stew is sure to impress your guests with its exotic flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 whole Dungeness crabs, cleaned and cracked
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 3 large tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups fish or seafood broth
Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh chili or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add seasonings: Stir in tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- Simmer: Pour in coconut milk and seafood broth, bring to a simmer.
- Cook crab: Add cracked Dungeness crab pieces to the pot, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until crab is cooked through and flavors meld.
- Finish: Stir in fresh cilantro, parsley, and lime juice just before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add fresh chili or red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh Dungeness crab for best flavor; frozen can be substituted but may affect texture.
- This stew can be made with other shellfish varieties like crab legs or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 16 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 210 milligrams
