Baked Callaloo and Crab Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A savory Trinidadian-inspired pie filled with tender callaloo greens, spiced crab meat, and a flaky pastry crust. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry sheets, cooked crab meat, callaloo (or spinach) into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 sheets, thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 cup, picked clean cooked crab meat
• 2 cups chopped callaloo (or spinach)
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 stalks, chopped scallion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped pimento peppers
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 beaten, for egg wash egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 chopped scallions, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped pimento peppers, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 cups chopped callaloo and 1 tsp curry powder, cooking for 5 minutes until callaloo wilts and excess moisture evaporates.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup cooked crab meat, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring gently to combine and heat through for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Roll out the 2 thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Line a 9-inch pie dish with one sheet, gently pressing to fit.
5. Step 5: Spoon the crab and callaloo filling into the pastry-lined dish evenly.
6. Step 6: Cover with the second puff pastry sheet, seal edges by crimping, and cut small slits on top for steam to escape.
7. Step 7: Brush the top with 1 beaten egg for a golden finish.
8. Step 8: Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.