This vibrant Creole dish features sweet lump crabmeat gently heated in a robust, aromatic sauce. The base is built from sautéed garlic and onions, deepened with tomato paste, dry sherry, and bright pimientos. A hint of Rocatillo pepper or Tabasco adds a subtle kick that complements the natural sweetness of the seafood without overpowering it. The result is a luxurious, tender main course with a silky texture and complex flavors. ItâÂÂs perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, offering an elegant yet approachable taste of the Caribbean. Serve it warm with white rice to soak up the delicious juices.
Congrejos Enchilados (Crab In Creole Sauce
Description
This vibrant Creole dish features sweet lump crabmeat gently heated in a robust, aromatic sauce. The base is built from saut&# 195;©ed garlic and onions, deepened with tomato paste, dry sherry, and bright pimientos. A hint of Rocatillo pepper or Tabasco adds a subtle kick that complements the natural sweetness of the seafood without overpowering it. The result is a luxurious, tender main course with a silky texture and complex flavors. ItâÂÂs perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, offering an elegant yet approachable taste of the Caribbean. Serve it warm with white rice to soak up the delicious juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Finely chop one large onion and mince the garlic cloves.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat until fragrant.
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Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
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Stir in the drained and chopped canned whole tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, dry sherry, chopped pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and Rocatillo pepper (or Tabasco sauce).
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Simmer the sauce mixture, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
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Gently fold in the fresh lump crabmeat and the lime juice.
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Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, just until the crabmeat is heated through. Do not boil.
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Transfer the crab and sauce to a serving platter.
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Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 207.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.2g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 8.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.5g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 3.2g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
