Fish & seafood
Cangrejo relleno (jaiba rellena)
Crab shells filled with a stuffing of crab meat, onions and bell peppers, then browned in the oven. A classic of seaside cooking, served as a starter or a main course.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Finely chop the onion, peppers and garlic.
- Sauté these vegetables in the oil for 5 minutes, until tender, then let them cool.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded crab meat, the vegetables, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard and lime juice.
- Season with salt, pepper and paprika, then mix without crushing the meat too much.
- Fill the shells with the stuffing, pressing lightly, then sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden. Serve right away with a lime wedge.
Variations and tips
With what you can find here. Use terracotta ramekins instead of shells; the recipe stays the same.
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Original Ecomely recipe.