Crab & Lobster Curry Recipe
Greek Style & saffron rice
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Curry Base
Saffron Rice
Method
Seafood Preparation
- 1
Prepare Seafood
If using whole crabs or lobsters, cook them in boiling water for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove meat from shells and set aside.
Curry Base
- 2
- 3
Prepare Curry
Stir in the tomato puree and red curry paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk, add the saffron threads, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Combine Seafood
Gently add crab and lobster meat to the curry. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the seafood is heated through. Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Saffron Rice
- 6
- 7
Add Water
Pour in the water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fluffy.
- 8
Infuse Saffron
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the saffron threads to the rice for flavor and color.
