Crabs in Tomato sauce.

[overbite]

I have tried it once or twice and did not care for it. I cleaned the top shell off washed them out and put the body's and claws in the Sauce and simmered. It was like bubble gum and had a fishy taste. was it me or is it a Italian thing Bill

[BigAl13]

the sauce or "gravy" will have a seafood taste to it not fishy. as for the way i do it i clean them live then saute them in butter and garlic whole, when the just start to turn orange throw them in the gravy. Serve with linguine. You gotta use the fresh basil in the gravy.

[Luna Sea 5]

This is one of my favorites.  Saute garlic, onions in oil.  Add a lot of tomato sauce as the grabs will absorb it.  Bring to a boil, season to taste with fresh basil, oregano, etc.. Add at least 2 dozen clean, de-shelled, fresh crabs. Once you add the crabs, cover pot, put stove on low and let it simmer for 4-6 hours. 

[overbite]

Thanks I think I see a few mistakes I made already. BigAL the Raft is now the law of the CURB Wish you called me one way or the Other like I asked Bill

[Luna Sea 5]

seriously, if done right, there is nothing like it.  It is thee best sauce i every had.  The secret it, let those crabs simmer long enough so the juice gets into the sauce.  I like adding some crushed red pepper also to give it a little bang, but everyone is different.

[overbite]

Luna Is this served on your open boat trips at no extra cost Bill

[SurfJockey]

Sounds pretty good!  Will have to try it out.

[Luna Sea 5]

Luna Is this served on your open boat trips at no extra cost Bill

sometimes if my guests stay the weekend.. lol