Tobago Curried Crab & Dumplings Style Shrimp & Coconut Curry – Authentic Trinidad and Tobago Recipe

Ingredients for Tobago Curried Crab & Dumplings Style Shrimp & Coconut Curry (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sweet crab meat or jumbo shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups flat rolled flour dumplings, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup scallions
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Tobago curry powder
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Trinidad and Tobago seasoning (thick coconut milk, chadon beni, garlic, thyme)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown sweet crab meat or jumbo shrimp for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, Tobago curry powder, and thick coconut milk, chadon beni, garlic, thyme, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add flat rolled flour dumplings and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in scallions right before serving warm.