Important Note: Please note that the prep time, cook time, and servings may vary depending on the specific cooking techniques and equipment used. Adjustments can be made based on individual preferences and needs.
Delicious Stuffed Crabs Recipe | Easy and Flavorful Seafood Dish
These delicious Stuffed Crabs are a delightful seafood treat. The crab meat is mixed with a flavorful filling, stuffed into crab shells, and cooked to perfection. It's a great way to enjoy the delicate and succulent taste of crab with a hint of spice. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish, and impress your guests with this seafood delicacy.
Ingredients
- 2 nos Crabs medium sized
- ½ no Onions very finely chopped
- 3 nos Garlic Cloves very finely chopped
- 1 no Green Chilli chopped
- 1 no Green Capsicum chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 no Egg finely beaten
- Bread Crumbs as needed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove the shell from the crabs and set aside.
- Clean the crabs thoroughly.
- Clean the crab shells properly (they will be used for stuffing).
- In a large pot, bring four glasses of water to a boil. Add the crabs and salt. Cook until done. Remove from water and set aside.
- Once cooled, remove the crab meat and keep it aside.
- Clean the crab shells and set them aside.
- In a thick-bottomed pan, melt butter and add chopped onions. Sauté until pink.
- Add garlic, green chillies, and capsicum. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the crab meat, salt, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Stuff each crab shell with the filling.
- Brush the stuffed crabs with beaten egg and coat them with bread crumbs.
- Heat a deep/shallow frying pan. Arrange the crabs with the shell facing down. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes. Then, flip them over to cook the stuffed portion.
- Open the lid and check if they are cooked using a toothpick.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve hot with a side of green salad.
Notes
- Ensure that the crab meat is properly cooked before stuffing it into the shells.
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chillies according to your preference.
- Serve the stuffed crabs immediately for the best taste and textur
- The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the crabs.