Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 14 ounces crabmeat, preferably Maine crab claw meat
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 cup chopped canned tomato, drained
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Method

  • In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the rice over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool.
  • In a large skillet, toast the Old Bay Seasoning over low heat until fragrant, about 40 seconds.
  • Scrape the spice mixture into a small bowl and let cool.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet.
  • Add the crabmeat and 1 teaspoon of the Old Bay Seasoning and cook over moderately high heat for 1 1/2 minutes, tossing gently with a spatula.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat the oil in the skillet.
  • Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Old Bay and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook until dry, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the crabmeat and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until hot.
  • Season with salt and transfer to warmed bowls.
  • Sprinkle the scallions over the rice and serve.