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Name: Authentic Bahamian Baked Crab Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahamas
Ingredients: 4 large blue land crab shells (or 1 lb fresh crab meat, if shells are unavailable); 1 lb fresh crab meat (picked over for shells); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or fresh); 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper for less heat); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional, for authentic flavor); Lemon wedges (for serving)

Bahamian Baked Crab

Bahamas

Andros

Blue land crab shells stuffed with seasoned crab meat, breadcrumbs, and cheese, then baked.

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