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Stuffed Crab

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Portugal, Stuffed Crab is a beloved dish often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. It showcases the rich seafood heritage of the country, highlighting the use of fresh crab and local flavors. Today, variations can be found in many coastal cuisines around the world, each adding unique ingredients and spices to this classic preparation.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb crab shells
1 lb fish
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup seafood stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup cooking cream
3 cloves garlic
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup tomato, diced
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and provides a similar texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

1

Prepare crab shells by cleaning them thoroughly and cutting them in half.

2

In a pan, add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon of chopped celery; sauté briefly.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped onion and 2 tablespoons of chopped tomato to the pan; cook until softened.

4

Incorporate the seafood into the mixture and stir well.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of seafood stock to the mixture; combine thoroughly.

6

Stir in 2 tablespoons of cooking cream and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese; mix until cohesive.

7

Stuff the prepared crab shells with the filling mixture, packing it tightly.

8

Top the stuffed crab shells with mozzarella cheese.

9

Place the stuffed crab shells in the oven to bake until golden brown.

10

Serve the baked stuffed crab on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovensauté panmixing bowlbaking sheetspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Caranguejo Recheado

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