Crab Fried Rice

This is a Thai dish- very tasty.



Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 pound cooked crabmeat
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 lime, sliced


Directions

Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the hot oil until tender. Mix in the rice, sugar, and salt, and cook 5 minutes, until well blended. Stir in the egg until the rice is coated. Increase heat to high, and mix in the crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro. Continue cooking 2 to 5 minutes, until the crab is heated through. Garnish with the cucumber and lime slices to serve.

Prep Time:15 Min Cook Time:40 Min Ready In:55 Min

Servings 4

Crab-Stuffed Catfish

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
dash cayenne pepper
2 (6 ounce) fillets catfish or whitefish fillets
1/8 teaspoon paprika


Directions

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut each fillet in half widthwise; place two halves in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Press crab mixture onto fillets; top with remaining halves. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 22-26 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:25 Min Ready In:35 Min