Liberian Spicy Beer Crab: A Delicious Seafood Recipe

If you’re a seafood lover who enjoys savory dishes, then this recipe for Liberian Spicy Beer Crab is perfect for you. It combines the rich flavors of crab with the fiery kick of habanero peppers, creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a flavorful meal to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to impress.

When choosing the type of crab for this recipe, you can use either Stone, Dungeness, or Rock crab. Each variety offers its own unique flavor and texture, so feel free to experiment and find your favorite.

Whether you’re enjoying this dish with friends and family or treating yourself to a special meal, Spicy Beer Crab is sure to satisfy your cravings for both seafood and spice. Serve it with a side of steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Liberian Spicy Beer Crab: A Delicious Seafood Recipe

Author: Coffee, Cakes and Talk Cooking Method:Steaming Cuisine:African Courses:Main Appetizer

Difficulty:IntermediatePrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 30 minutesServe Immediately: Total time: 50 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:470 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

This recipe serves as a great appetizer or main course. Combining the sweet crab meat with the spicy blend of peppers creates a flavor explosion in every bite. The addition of peanut butter adds a creamy and nutty undertone to the dish, balancing out the heat from the habanero peppers.

Ingredients

• 3lbs Snow Crab
• 2lbs Argentine Shrimp
• Corn on the Cob
• 1lbs Mussels
• 1 Pkg Cajun Style Andouille Sausages
• 2 Red Bell Pepper
• 1/2 Sweet Vidalia Onion
• 4 Habanero Pepper ( or less, depending on your tolerance)
• 2 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoon Season Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Maggie Cube
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 1 Can Beer (optional – the dish can be made without beer)

Instructions

1. Combine the red bell pepper, sweet Vidalia onion, habanero pepper, peanut butter, salt, season salt, Maggie cube, and 4 tablespoons of water in a blender. Blend until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
2. Clean the crab, shrimp, and mussels and place them in a large pot.
3. Cut the sausage and corn, then add them to pot
4. Pour in the mixture from the blender and bring it to a boil
5. Cook for about 20 – 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce the heat to low and add the can of beer (optional)
   Let the crab steam for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Stir well, and serve the Spicy Beer Crab hot.

Notes

• You can also Bake at 350 Degrees F for 25 Minutes (Pour Pepper mixture over crab, add a stick of butter and cover with aluminum foil)
• Dietary Considerations:
  Restrictions: Contains shellfish (not suitable for those with shellfish allergies).
  Contains peanuts (due to peanut butter).
  Alcohol content is optional (beer can be omitted).
  Gluten-free if using gluten-free sausage and ensuring beer is gluten-free.

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