Diamondback Terrapin Stew, Chesapeake Bay Style Recipe

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Diamondback Terrapin Stew, Chesapeake Bay Style
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Directions:

  1. Drop live terrapin into boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from water; rub skin off feet, tail and head with a towel, drawing the head out with a skewer.
  3. Clip off claws.
  4. Scrub shell with boiling water; break apart with a cleaver or axe.
  5. Remove meat and liver.
  6. Discard heart, sandbag, entrails and gall bladder (taking caution not to break it as it's bitter).
  7. Cut the liver in thin slices.
  8. Take out eggs, remove film and set aside in cold water.
  9. Mash yolks of eggs; add flour, nutmeg, lemon juice and rind.
  10. Stir in 1 cup of soup stock.
  11. Add onion, celery, terrapin and terrapin eggs and enough more stock to cover meat.
  12. Cook in double boiler until meat falls from bones.
  13. Remove bones, add worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, chopped egg whites, cream, sherry and milk (if necessary).
  14. Heat thoroughly and serve with toast.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 725.18 Kcal (3036 kJ)
Calories from fat 70 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 12%
Cholesterol 152.26mg 51%
Sodium 296.63mg 12%
Potassium 255.43mg 5%
Total Carbs 41.35g 14%
Sugars 3.93g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 13.12g 26%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.71 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.15g 12%
Cholesterol 61.67mg 51%
Sodium 120.14mg 12%
Potassium 103.45mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.75g 14%
Sugars 1.59g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 4%
Protein 5.31g 26%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 24.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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