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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
Uno Spicchio d'aglio
Un ciuffo di prezzemolo fresco
Sale
Pepe
Olio extra vergine di oliva
1/2 bicchiere di Vino bianco o Brandy
Succo di limone
Pangrattato

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

Preheat the oven.

2

Clean the capesante and place them in a baking dish.

3

In a bowl, mix the pangrattato with minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.

4

For the gratinate version, top the capesante with the pangrattato mixture and drizzle with olive oil and white wine or brandy.

5

For the non-gratinate version, simply drizzle the capesante with olive oil, white wine or brandy, and lemon juice.

6

Bake in the oven until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Crab Stuffed ShellsCrab-Stuffed Pasta
Local Name: Cappesante ripiene

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