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Grilled Calamari & Stuffed Crab

Cultural Context

Grilled Calamari and Stuffed Crab is a beloved dish in Mozambique, showcasing the country's rich coastal seafood heritage. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, this dish highlights the freshness of local ingredients and the culinary skills passed down through generations. Today, it is celebrated not only in Mozambique but also in various coastal regions around the world, where seafood is a staple, with many variations reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

MozambicanMZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb calamari
1 cup crab meat
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cheese
1 large egg
1 medium tomato
1 medium green bell pepper
2 bay leaves

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

Shredded chicken is leaner and canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity and vinegar is economical.

1

Clean calamari and remove the insides, then rinse under cold water.

2

Prepare the stuffing by mixing crab meat, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, and parsley in a bowl.

3

Add lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the stuffing mixture and combine thoroughly.

4

Stuff the cleaned calamari with the crab mixture, sealing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.

5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

6

Brush the stuffed calamari with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

7

Grill the calamari for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly charred and cooked through.

8

Meanwhile, prepare a baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil and lay any leftover stuffing in it.

9

Bake the extra stuffing in the oven at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

10

Serve the grilled calamari hot with the baked stuffing on the side, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Calamares Grelhados e Caranguejo Recheado

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