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Stuffed Crabs

A home-style Stuffed Crabs made with Salt, Vegetable Oil, Tomato Paste, Cayenne Pepper, and Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 4 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Put crab meat in boiling salted water along with ginger piece and cloves.

2. 2

   Cook about 15 minutes, until meat is tender enough to flake with a fork.

3. 3

   Drain, flake and set aside.

4. 4

   In a heavy pot, heat oil to a moderate temperature and add other ingredients in the following sequence, stirring for a minute or so between each: onions, ground ginger, tomatoes, tomato paste, green pepper, paprika, cayenne, and dried shrimp.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are cooked.

6. 6

   Add crab meat and stir another couple of minutes to heat it through.

7. 7

   Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of each crab and toast under an oven broiler, being careful not to let the crumbs scorch.

8. 8

   Garnish with egg and parsley.