Christmas Eve Crab Sauce Recipe

Name: Christmas Eve Crab Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 full crab shell + 4 C Water; 1 lb crab out of shell; 1 lb shrimp (large), cleaned and shelled; 1/2 lb calamari, cleaned; 1/4 C olive oil; 1 tblsp minced garlic; 2 medium onions, chopped finely; 1 (15 oz) can of tomato puree; 1 (15 oz) can of water; 1 can tomato paste (6 oz); 2(6 oz) can water; 1/2 tsp parsley; 1/8 tsp oregano; 2 tblsp chopped basil; 2 bay leaves; Salt & Pepper to Taste; 1 lb Whole Wheat Vermicelli (follow direction for al dente cooking); Romano Cheese

Servings: persons

1 full crab shell + 4 C Water
1 lb crab out of shell
1 lb shrimp (large), cleaned and shelled
1/2 lb calamari, cleaned
1/4 C olive oil
1 tblsp minced garlic
2 medium onions, chopped finely
1 (15 oz) can of tomato puree
1 (15 oz) can of water
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
2(6 oz) can water
1/2 tsp parsley
1/8 tsp oregano
2 tblsp chopped basil
2 bay leaves
Salt & Pepper to Taste
1 lb Whole Wheat Vermicelli (follow direction for al dente cooking)
Romano Cheese

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1. Wash and clean and thoroughly drain shellfish.
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2. Crush crabshell (only) and boil in 4 cups water for 2 hours.
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3. Strain crabshell and keep all liquid.
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4. Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until transparent. Stir.
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5. Add tomato puree and tomato paste. Sautee for few minutes. Stir.
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6. Add 1 (15 oz can) water and 3 (6 oz) cans of water and the water left over from the crab shell. Stir.
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7. Add salt and pepper to taste, parsley, oregano and bay leaf. Stir.
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8. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 hours. Stir occasionally so it doesn't stick to bottom.
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9. Add crab, shrimp and calamari and simmer for 2 minutes. Add basil. Stir.
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10. Serve over thoroughly drained vermicelli. Make sure each dish gets a lot of shellfish on it.
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11. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.
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Will Serve 8 people.

332

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 full crab shell + 4 C Water, 1 lb crab out of shell, 1 lb shrimp (large), cleaned and shelled, 1/2 lb calamari, cleaned, and more.

Yes, Christmas Eve Crab Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Eve Crab Sauce

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