Posted on Monday, July 4, 2016 in
Seafood Recipes
Portuguese King Crab Legs (Pernas de Caranguejo)
Portuguese king crab legs (pernas de caranguejo), are tender, flavorful crab legs often served with garlic butter or sauce.
| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 35 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
1 pound king crab legs and claws1 stick butter4 garlic cloves chopped1 tablespoon “pimenta” hot pepper1-2 cups waterLemon wedges for garnish
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Preparation
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and keep it heated on low heat.
- Set a steamer tray inside a different large pot and pour enough water to reach an inch in the pot.
- Bring this to a boil before laying the crab legs on the steamer.
- Cover the crab legs with the chopped garlic and pimenta.
- Now cover the pot and steam for 5 to 10 minutes on high.
- Once they are done remove and place them on a serving platter.
- Serve with the melted butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
Portuguese Cod with Kale (Bacalhau com Couve)
Portuguese cod with kale recipe (receita de bacalhau com couve) is a traditional dish featuring boiled salted cod, tender potatoes, and kale.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 5 |
Creamy Portuguese Roasted Codfish with Shrimp
Creamy Portuguese roasted codfish with shrimp (Bacalhau Cremoso com Camarão), dish of cod, shrimp, béchamel sauce, and golden gratin, bursting with creamy and savory flavors.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Grilled Mackerel with Garlic Sauce
This delicious Portuguese grilled mackerel with garlic sauce recipe (cavalinhas grelhadas com molho de alho) makes a great meal for 1 person served with boiled potatoes and a salad.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 1 |
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