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Stuffed Crab Shells

Cultural Context

Stuffed crab shells, a delightful dish from Italian-American cuisine, showcase the rich flavors of crab combined with creamy cheese and herbs. Traditionally served during festive occasions, this dish highlights the bounty of coastal regions and the love for seafood in Italian cooking. Today, variations exist worldwide, often featuring different types of seafood or cheese, making it a versatile favorite at gatherings.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Capesante 8
Pane mollica 100 g
Scorza di limone 1
Prezzemolo q.b.
Timo q.b.
Maggiorana q.b.
Olio extravergine d'oliva 40 g
Sale fino q.b.
Pepe nero q.b.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded cheddar

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while shredded cheddar is often less expensive.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: imitation crab

Canned tuna provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

1

Per realizzare le capesante gratinate, iniziate dalla panure: eliminate la crosta del pane (potrete utilizzarla per fare dei croccanti crostini) e tagliate la mollica a cubetti 1 . Trasferitela in un mixer, poi aggiungete l'olio 2 , sale e pepe 3 .

2

Unite anche le erbe aromatiche il prezzemolo, la maggiorana 4 e il timo 5) e infine grattugiate la scorza di limone 6 .

3

Frullate per ottenere un composto dalla consistenza grossolana 7 ; con queste dosi la vostra panure sarà umida al punto giusto, in modo che il risultato sia gustoso e non troppo asciutto. Prendete le capesante, che avrete precedentemente sciacquato sotto l'acqua corrente, e adagiatele su una leccarda con la conchiglia rivolta verso il basso, poi farcitele con la panure ottenuta 8 . Cuocete in forno ventilato preriscaldato a 190° per circa 15 minuti o fino a quando si formerà un'invitante crosticina 9 . Le vostre capesante gratinate sono pronte per essere servite!

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-basedpescatariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Crab Stuffed ShellsCrab-Stuffed Pasta
Local Name: Cappesante ripiene

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