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Name: Traditional Bahamian Land Crab (Boiled or Stewed)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahamas
Ingredients: 4-6 medium blue land crabs (approximately 3-4 lbs total), cleaned and sectioned; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper (green or red), chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water or chicken broth; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish; 4 cups water for boiling; 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water

Land Crab

Bahamas

Out Islands

Blue land crabs boiled or stewed, often served in a savory sauce with rice.

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