Creole Crab and Rice

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 small onions
  • 1 small green bell peppers cored, seeded, chopped
  • 15 ounces tomatoes, canned chopped, juice included
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 each bay leaves
  • 18 teaspoon cloves ground
  • 6 ounces crab meat white, lump, drained
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook rice in 1 1/2 cups water until just tender and water is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
  2. 2
    Melt butter in medium skillet over moderate heat.
  3. 3
    Add onions and green pepper and cook until onions are transparent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add tomatoes with juice, cajun seasoning, pepper, sugar, worchestershire, bay leaf and cloves.
  5. 5
    Bring mixture to simmer and reduce heat to low.
  6. 6
    Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. 7
    Remove bay leaf.
  8. 8
    Stir in rice and crab meat.
  9. 9
    Taste and adjust seasonings.
  10. 10
    Transfer mixture to 1 1/2 quart casserole and sprinkle with cheese.
  11. 11
    Bake uncovered, at 375F (190C) F for 20 minutes.

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