Mississippi Crab Rice 🐙🦀

Ingredients

• 3 cup Long Grain Rice (uncooked)
• 6 cup Water (for cooking rice)
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (melted, adds richness)
• 1 piece Red Onion (chopped)
• 1 bunch Green Onion (chopped)
• 1 piece Green Pepper (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 1 tablespoon Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 20 ounce Canned Crab Meat (drained, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 4 tablespoon Soy Sauce (optional) (adds umami, can omit for low‑sodium)

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

   Rinse the rice quickly (optional) and place it in a saucepan with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 18‑20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: medium-high

2. Prep the Vegetables

   While the rice cooks, finely chop the red onion, green onion, and green pepper. Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

3. Heat Fat

   Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 4 tbsp melted butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Let the butter melt and sizzle gently.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Add the chopped red onion and green pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add Seasonings

   Stir in the green onion, black pepper, paprika, parsley, salt, and optional soy sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Incorporate Crab Meat

   Add the bite‑size crab meat pieces to the skillet. Gently toss and cook for 3 minutes until the crab is heated through but still tender.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

7. Combine Rice and Crab Mixture

   When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and add it directly to the skillet. Stir everything together until evenly combined and heated, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

8. Final Taste Test

   Taste the rice and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt, pepper, or soy sauce if desired.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Transfer the Mississippi Crab Rice to a serving bowl and enjoy hot. It pairs well with fried chicken, pork chops, or a simple green salad.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g