Pastel De Jaiba (Chilean Blue Crab Pie) Recipe

Name: Pastel De Jaiba (Chilean Blue Crab Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 ml heavy cream; 200 g white bread, crust removed (preferably a sturdy bakery bread that will retain a bit of texture once soaked); 800 g whole blue crabs, cooked; 80 g butter; 100 g gouda cheese, grated (smoked Gouda would be good here); 50 g parmesan cheese, grated (fresh, not the sprinkle kind in the canister); 2 medium onions, chopped; salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; chives, finely chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

400 ml heavy cream
200 g white bread, crust removed (preferably a sturdy bakery bread that will retain a bit of texture once soaked)
800 g whole blue crabs, cooked
80 g butter
100 g gouda cheese, grated (smoked Gouda would be good here)
50 g parmesan cheese, grated (fresh, not the sprinkle kind in the canister)
2 medium onions, chopped
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
chives, finely chopped for garnish

1
Soak the bread in the cream. While bread is soaking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot but not smoking, saute the chopped onions until they turn golden, stirring regularly to avoid burning (about 8 minutes).
2
Add crab meat, butter and soaked bread along with any additional cream to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Stir almost constantly, until sauce thickens (approximately 5 minutes). Add the Gouda cheese and cook for about 10 more minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
For serving, this may be scooped back into the (cleaned) crab shells, or you can scoop it into four individual oven-safe ramekins. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over each serving, then broil until cheese melts and turns golden brown. Sprinkle the top of each serving with a pinch of chopped chives and serve.

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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: 400 ml heavy cream, 200 g white bread, crust removed (preferably a sturdy bakery bread that will retain a bit of texture once soaked), 800 g whole blue crabs, cooked, 80 g butter, and more.

Yes, Pastel De Jaiba (Chilean Blue Crab Pie) 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.

Pastel De Jaiba (Chilean Blue Crab Pie)

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