Crab Shala - Spaghetti with a Crab Flavoured Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Crab Shala - Spaghetti with a Crab Flavoured Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bell pepper, diced with seeds; 1/4 onion (any variety), diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 bay leaves; 1 bottle (8 oz (224 grm).) olive oil; 2 cans (8 oz (224 grm).) of tomato sauce; 1 can (8 oz (224 grm).) of tomato puree; 1 lemon; salt and lemon pepper to taste; 12 large live blue crabs; 1 box (1 lb) spaghetti

Servings: persons

1/2 bell pepper, diced with seeds
1/4 onion (any variety), diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 bay leaves
1 bottle (8 oz (224 grm).) olive oil
2 cans (8 oz (224 grm).) of tomato sauce
1 can (8 oz (224 grm).) of tomato puree
1 lemon
salt and lemon pepper to taste
12 large live blue crabs
1 box (1 lb) spaghetti

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Place the crabs in hot water to kill them.
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It can
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be in the kitchen sink.
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You may also put them
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in the freezer for about an hour.
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Pull of the back of the crab off and take out the
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insides.
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(Anything that is not white.)
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This
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can be done by shaking the crab over the
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garbage and the rinsing with running water.
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The meat should be left in the crabs.
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Remove the last joint on all the legs except the claws.
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Squeeze the lemon over the cleaned crabs (open side up).
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Saute the bell pepper (and seeds), onion and garlic in 1/2 of the olive oil.
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When the bell pepper, onion and garlic are slightly tender add the tomato
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sauce, tomato puree and the bay leaves.
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Season with salt and lemon pepper to taste.
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Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.
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Once the sauce is simmering, add the crabs open side down.
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Cook on low to medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the crab legs are
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bright red.
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Prepare spaghetti according to directions on package adding remainder of
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olive oil to water.
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Serve spaghetti and crabs with sauce over them.

291

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 bell pepper, diced with seeds, 1/4 onion (any variety), diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Crab Shala - Spaghetti with a Crab Flavoured Tomatoes 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.

Crab Shala - Spaghetti with a Crab Flavoured Tomatoes

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