So today my sister-in-laws posted pictures in a social network of them having lunch
in a Seafood Restaurant called Dampa in Manila.
Seeing the Philippine King Crabs they were eating, inspired me to make this for dinner.
Off to the Asian Market we go, children in tow.
The kids love going there because next door to the market is a bakery
that makes the most delicious cakes and smoothies.
While the kids and my husband are at the bakery, I trekked in the market.
As I open the door, the smell of fish hits me.
If you are not use to this foul smell, your bestfriend would be the sink.
Going in an Asian Market, I feel like a 3 year old going to a candy store.

Fish is my families business in our island.
We eat seafood for breakfast. Seriously we do! With Rice!Oh rice!
That's another chapter in this blog.
I usually just like my crabs steamed.
Opening my spice cabinet I found the Cajun Spice I brought home
from a Hamburger chain restaurant. Yes a burger restaurant.
They give you a cajun spice for your fries.
I used a pinch for my fries and had plenty left, so I brought it home.
It's delicious!
So with cajun spice in hand,
I looked for ingredients I can use from my pantry, and from the ice box.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup scallions, thinly cut, divided
1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup water
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp Cajun spice
1 tsp chili pepper flakes
3-4 Thai chili peppers or Siling Labuyo (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat a medium pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil, once hot add garlic scallions, and tomaotes. Saute for a minute or 2.
Add water, and tomato paste. Let boil.
Add crabs. Bring to a hard boil.
Add coconut milk, cajun spice, chili pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for another 10 minutes .
Serve with steamed rice.
Serves 4

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