Liberian-Style Spicy Seasoned Crabs
If you're looking to incorporate the flavors of Liberia into a spicy seasoned crab dish, here's a way to give it that special Liberian twist.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen blue crab - cleaned and cut into halves
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
- ½ tsp dried basil leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1 large chopped onions & onion powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp caribbean jerk marinade
- ½ tsp Tony's bold creole seasoning (optional)
- ½ tsp ginger paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1 habanero pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- ¼ cup water
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Unpacked and defrost crabs in a large bowl with water, cleanse thoroughly for cooking.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, chicken bouillon, dried basil leaves, habanero pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger paste and Tony's bold creole seasoning. Cook for a couple of minutes until the spices become fragrant.
- Add the crabs to the pan, making sure each piece is coated with the spice mixture. Sauté the crab for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour in the water and Caribbean jerk marinade and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the crab is fully cooked.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the crab.
- Add some steamed rice for a yummy dish lol!