Crab shells are a culinary treasure of Ecuadorian seafood. They are filled with a mixture of plantains, crab meat, sugar, and vanilla essence, resulting in an exquisite dish served on lettuce leaves with olives. A delicious combination of flavors and tradition.
Crab shells are an exquisite dish that combines the softness of ripe plantains with the unique texture of crab meat.
Once the mixture is ready, it is placed inside previously washed shells and served on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves, adding a touch of flavor with some olives.
A delightful option to enjoy during a special meal in the company of friends and family.
Crab Shells
Ingredients
4 Crab shells
500 grams of Crab meat
2 Ripe plantains
20 grams of Butter
1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence
Olives
Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : To begin the preparation, cook the ripe plantains over low heat in a saucepan with water and butter, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
Step 2 : Once the plantains are cooked, make a smooth purée and add the sugar gradually along with the vanilla essence.
Step 3 : Then, incorporate the crab meat into the mixture.
Step 4 : For assembling the dish, wash the shells and fill them with the mixture, placing them on a bed of lettuce leaves, and add some olives on top.
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