Portuguese Stuffed Crab (Santola Recheada) Recipe

This easy and delicious Portuguese stuffed crab recipe (receita de santola recheada) makes a great appetizer.

Preparation time	30 min
Cooking Time	15 min
Ready In	45 min
Level of Difficulty	Easy
Servings	4

Portuguese stuffed crab, also known as "sapateira recheada," is a popular seafood dish in Portugal. The dish typically features a cooked crab that is opened and stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, crabmeat, spices, and sometimes vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and peppers. The stuffing is often moistened with mayonnaise or a mixture of olive oil and vinegar.

The stuffed crab is then baked in the oven until the filling is golden brown and crispy. It is commonly served as a main course, accompanied by a salad or other side dishes.

In Portugal, this dish is often enjoyed in coastal towns and fishing villages, where fresh seafood is readily available. It is a staple of Portuguese cuisine and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Ingredients

1 2 lb live crab8 cups of water4 and 1/2 tablespoons of salt1 bay leaf1 bunch of parsley1 onion skin1 hard-boiled egg1 tablespoon of chopped onion1 tablespoon of chopped parsley2 tablespoons of chopped pickles1 tablespoon of vinegar2 tablespoons of mayonnaise1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs1 pinch pepper Get Portuguese ingredients

Directions

Boil the crab in the water with the salt, bay leaf, onion skin and bunch of parsley for 15 minutes.
Let it cool completely on ice.
Open the crab, separate the claws and remove and discard the lungs and appendices that look like feathers.
Place the chopped insides of the crab, the grated egg, onion, parsley, pickles, vinegar, pepper, breadcrumbs and mayonnaise in a bowl.
Mix well and check if the seasoning and consistency are okay.
Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
When serving, stuff the crab shell with the mixture and accompany with toast.

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