CRAB SAUTé WITH SPICY COCONUT SAUCE

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Categories     Garlic     Onion     Shellfish     Dinner     Coconut     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cooked Dungeness crabs (4 1/2 pounds total), cleaned, cracked, each cut into 8 pieces
5 dried chiles de árbol*
8 whole black peppercorns
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon aniseed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut**
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk**
1/2 cup water
Lime wedges
Steamed rice

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric in bowl. Place crab on rimmed baking sheet; smear garlic mixture over. Cover; chill 2 hours.
  • Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Add chiles and next 7 ingredients; stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to spice grinder; cool. Add coconut to skillet and stir until light brown, about 5 minutes; cool. Add 1/3 cup coconut to spices in grinder; blend well. Add remaining coconut, 1/3 cup at a time, grinding finely.
  • Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions; saute until golden, about 20 minutes. Add crabs and coconut-spice mixture; reduce heat to low. Cook until heated, tossing with tongs, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk and 1/2 cup water; bring to simmer. Cover; simmer 15 minutes, turning often. Transfer crab to platter. Serve with lime wedges and rice.
  • *This bright red chile is available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.
  • **Sold at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and natural foods stores.

Anna Beard
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I love the unique flavor of the coconut sauce. It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat.


Mk Mahabub
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Lori Frank
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I've made this crab sauté several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you're entertaining guests.


Jahagir Alam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The crab sauté is absolutely delicious.


Walker Dilu
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this crab sauté. The coconut sauce was so good that I could have eaten it on its own!


Ivy Bekky
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I added a bit of lime zest to the sauce and it really brightened up the flavor. I would definitely recommend trying this variation.


SA Photography
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This crab sauté is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Batmab Doge
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I'm new to cooking with coconut milk, but this recipe made it easy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Awa Ba
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This is one of my favorite recipes from Alice Recipes. It's always a hit when I make it for friends and family.


Angela Mouton
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with crab, shrimp, and even tofu, and it's always delicious.


Nayan moni7171
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit more work than your average weeknight meal, but it's worth it!


steven kern
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So easy to make and so delicious! I'm definitely adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Misty
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Loved the unique flavor of the coconut sauce! It was a bit spicy for my taste, but I just added a little less chili next time.


Hasan M
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


mr jealous
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This crab sauté is a great way to switch up your seafood routine. The coconut sauce is a nice change of pace from the usual lemon-butter sauce, and the crab is cooked perfectly.


Juyel Ahmad
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was surprisingly delicious, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Shazzad Mia
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This crab sauté was an absolute delight! The coconut sauce was so creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat from the chilies. The crab was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy.