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Main course · Mexican

Jaiba Rellena Veracruzana (Veracruz Baked Stuffed Crab)

40 min Serves 4 ~255 kcal/serving ~£11.50 (£2.88/serving) Pescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g white crab meat
  • 50 g breadcrumbs
  • 200 g tomatoes
  • 0.5 onion
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 1 large eggs
  • 50 g mature cheddar, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
255 kcal
Protein
25.8 g
Carbohydrate
12.2 g
of which sugars
3.1 g
Fat
11.1 g
of which saturates
4 g
Fibre
1.5 g
Salt
1.44 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Fry the onion and garlic cloves in the olive oil for 4 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the tomatoes and add to the pan, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Mix the white crab meat with the breadcrumbs, beaten egg and the tomato mixture.

  4. 4

    Divide between 4 small ovenproof dishes and top with the mature cheddar.

  5. 5

    Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas 6) and bake for 15 minutes until golden and heated through.

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