Crab Back

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Calories: Approximately 400 Calories per serving

Macros: 15g protein, 20g fat, 10g carbohydrates per serving

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Categories: caribbean, seafood, appetizers, main courses, brunch, traditional recipes, spicy, cooking, international cuisine

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Dive into the exotic flavors of the Caribbean with this traditional 'Crab Back' delight from Dominica. A creative twist on the classic crab cake, this dish serves a blend of succulent crab meat and aromatic spices right in the crab shell.

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Dive into the exotic flavors of the Caribbean with this traditional "Crab Back" delight from Dominica. A creative twist on the classic crab cake, this dish serves a blend of succulent crab meat and aromatic spices right in the crab shell. It's a perfect main course or a hearty appetizer, bringing a piece of the Caribbean to your kitchen.

Ingredients

🧈 1 stick butter, approximately 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons, brand not specified
🧅 1 cup yellow onions, diced, brand not specified
🧄 1 heaping tablespoon fresh garlic, minced, brand not specified
🌿 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, brand not specified
🌶️ 1 habanero pepper, de-seeded and finely diced, brand not specified
🦀 1/2 pound lump crab meat, pre-mixed with lemon juice, brand not specified
🍋 1 lemon, for juicing, brand not specified
🌿 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, brand not specified
🧄 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, brand not specified
🍞 Breadcrumbs, made from Jamaican hardo bread, quantity unspecified

Instructions

1- Heat the Pan:

Place a stainless steel frying pan with a non-stick interior on a medium-high heat induction cooktop.

2- Melt the Butter:

Add 1 stick of butter to the pan.
Allow it to melt and start sizzling.

3- Aromatics in Action:

Add the diced yellow onions to the pan.
Follow with the minced garlic and fresh thyme.
Stir the ingredients with a silicone or plastic spatula until the onions turn translucent.

4- Spice It Up:

Introduce the de-seeded and finely diced habanero pepper to the mixture.
Stir it in well.
Cook until the aromatic flavors meld together, giving a mild, fragrant kick.

5- Add the Crab:

Gently incorporate the lump crab meat, which has been pre-mixed with lemon juice, into the pan.
Break up the crab meat with the spatula while stirring.

6- Completing the Dish:

Though not shown, complete the dish by mixing in chopped fresh parsley, green onions, and breadcrumbs to bind the mixture.
Stir until evenly distributed.

7- Serve:

For a traditional touch, serve this delightful mixture in a crab shell.
Garnish with a lemon wedge for an extra zest.

Prep Time: Not specified
Cook Time: Not specified
Total Time: Not specified
Servings: Serves approximately 2 as a main course or 4 as an appetizer
Equipment: Stainless steel frying pan, brand not specified; induction cooktop, brand not specified; silicone/plastic spatula, brand not specified