Goan Goa Stuffed Crab Shell Recheado Baked Shellfish

Method

1. 1

   Make recheado masala: blend soaked drained red chillies, garlic, ginger, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, vinegar and sugar into a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onion.

3. 3

   Cook on medium 5 minutes until golden.

4. 4

   Add recheado masala. Fry stirring for 3 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the crab meat to the masala. Toss gently to coat.

6. 6

   Cook 3 minutes. Season with salt.

7. 7

   Clean and dry the crab shells.

8. 8

   Stuff the masala-coated crab meat back into the cleaned shells, pressing firmly.

9. 9

   Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of each shell.

10. 10

    Bake in an oven at 200°C for 15 to 18 minutes until the breadcrumb topping is golden and the filling is heated through.

11. 11

    Serve immediately in the shell.