Best Portuguese Spicy Crab Recipes

HEALTHY PASTA WITH SPICY CRAB

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"I was training for a marathon when I created this recipe. Crab is high in protein but low in fat, so it's a great balance to the carbs."

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 Fresno chile peppers, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the chiles and garlic and cook until soft and the garlic is pale golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the crab and cook until just heated through, about 1 minute.
Add the pasta and some of the cooking water to the pan and cook for another minute. Stir in the parsley, dill, mint and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 8 grams, Cholesterol 53 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams

CIOPPINO (SEAFOOD STEW)

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This seafood stew, an impressive crowd-pleaser, can be prepared ahead of time and finished just 15 minutes before you serve it. If you leave out the crab legs, use an additional 8 ounces of white fish to keep the stew hearty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 dried bay leaf
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes with juice, crushed
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup bottled clam juice
2 pounds shell-on king crab legs (or Dungeness crab legs), cut into 2-inch pieces (optional)
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed well
1 pound firm, skinless white fish fillets (such as red snapper, sea bass, or halibut), cut into bite-size pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in thyme, oregano, red-pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
Add crushed tomatoes and their juice, white wine, water, and clam juice; bring to a simmer.
Add crab and clams. Simmer, covered, until crab shells turn bright pink and clam shells open, about 10 minutes. Season fish with salt and pepper. Add fish and shrimp to stockpot. Simmer, covered, until fish is opaque and shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf and any unopened clams.
Remove pot from heat. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

SPICY CRAB LINGUINE WITH MUSTARD, CRèME FRAîCHE AND HERBS

Spicy Crab Linguine with Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Herbs image

This pasta dish is impressive, but it is barely any work at all, ideal for an impromptu gathering. The sauce is just warm crème fraîche, highly seasoned, along with a shower of herbs, and just enough green chile to cut the richness. (If you don't want chile, increase the mustard and black pepper, and add lime zest.) Obviously, you'll want the freshest sweetest crabmeat available. Substitute lobster if you can't get crab, or use small shrimp, briefly cooked in butter, and feel free to vary the herbs - basil, mint, dill or chervil would be most welcome.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
Salt and pepper
1 cup crème fraîche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of cayenne
1 pound cooked crab meat, lump if possible
1 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeds removed and finely chopped, or less to taste
2 tablespoons finely cut chives
6 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, roughly chopped
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add linguine and a generous amount of salt and cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a wide skillet, warm the crème fraîche over medium heat. Stir in mustard and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Add crab meat, stir to coat, and heat through.
Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta, taking care not to break up the crab meat too much. Add the chile, chives, scallions and tarragon and toss to coat. Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 428, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 533 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY CRAB SALAD

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My creamy crab salad gets a boost of heat from Sriracha and a tangy touch from lime. It's ready fast, leaving me more time with guests. -Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or cilantro
3 to 4 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups lump crabmeat (about 10 ounces)
Sliced multigrain bread, optional
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab. If desired, spread over bread. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PORTUGUESE STYLE CRABS......

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A family favorite.....All these ingredients can be found in your grocery store in the International section or in a Fish Market,or even an Asian Market! Add ingredients to your taste!!!

Provided by Jennifer 1979

Categories Crab

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 crabs
1 tablespoon fish bouillon cube
16 ounces crushed red pepper flakes (Portuguese in a glass jar not dried! use half! )
1 1/2-2 cups olive oil (prefer Portugues oil,small can with the man!)
3 -4 onions, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
12 ounces Budweiser beer

Steps:

Boil crabs with half of the onions, when done let cool. While crabs are cooling, in a seperate pot on low heat add remaining ingredients (minus rolls!) and salt if needed and simmer until onions are cooked. Break crabs into pieces disregarding whatever you dont care for, and add to the sauce until well heated. Serve with plenty of fresh rolls for dipping!