Curried Crab and Callaloo Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A rich and spicy Trinidadian stew combining fresh crab meat with tender callaloo greens and a fragrant curry base. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs blue crab meat, picked, callaloo leaves, chopped, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 1 lb blue crab meat, picked
• 3 cups callaloo leaves, chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 chopped scotch bonnet pepper; sauté for 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp yellow curry powder and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 1 minute until the spices bloom and smell aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups chopped callaloo leaves and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes until slightly wilted.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup water, then add 1 lb picked blue crab meat, 1 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the stew thickens and flavors meld. Adjust seasoning and serve with steamed rice or roti.