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A rich and fragrant fricassee, celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean. This dish features spiny lobster and shrimp, simmered in a creamy coconut milk and Madras curry sauce, enhanced with local root vegetables and tender breadfruit.

Ingredients

  • 450 g Spiny Lobster (tail, shelled and cut into pieces)
  • 300 g Shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 (or to taste) Scotch Bonnet Pepper (seeded, finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Madras Curry Powder
  • 400 g Crushed Tomatoes
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk (full-fat)
  • 125 ml Fish Broth
  • 1 Breadfruit (medium, peeled, cored, and diced)
  • 1 Potato (medium, peeled and diced)
  • 1 Carrot (medium, peeled and sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 Lime (juice)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and Scotch Bonnet pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the Madras curry powder and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and fish broth. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add the diced breadfruit, potato, and sliced carrot. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the lobster pieces and shrimp. Continue cooking uncovered for 5-7 minutes, just until the seafood is cooked through and pink. Do not overcook.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve hot, accompanied by white rice or rice and peas.

Chef's Tips

  • For a deeper flavor, marinate the lobster and shrimp first with a little lime juice, minced garlic, and curry powder for 15 minutes before adding them to the fricassee.

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