3 TRUCOS para Cocer Centollos y Centollas 🦀 ¡FRESCO o CONGELADO!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is less expensive and adds a fresh green element.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper offers heat and color at a lower cost.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower price.

Fill a large pot with 1-2 liters of water.

Add a handful of salt to the water and stir to dissolve.

Wait for the water to boil.

Once boiling, add the centollo with the head facing down.

Cook for 20 minutes for a 1.2 kg centollo (17 minutes for 1 kg, 15-16 minutes for less than 1 kg).

After cooking, prepare a bowl with ice water.

Carefully remove the centollo and place it in the ice water to cool.

Remove the legs and set them aside.

Detach the shell and discard the gills.

Cut the body into quarters with scissors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens