Crab Curry
A quick and flavorful crab curry with a tangy tomato base, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large tomato
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium. Add 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add 1 chopped tomato and 2 tbsp curry powder. Cook until tomato breaks down and smells fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add 1 lb crab meat and simmer gently until heated through, about 3 minutes. Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the top.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and fresh herbs if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
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