| 1 |
Clean the whole crabs, if using, in cold water. Twist
and remove the skirt attached to the underside of each, then remove
the spongy parts attached to the crab bodies and chop each one in
half. Crack the clows with a heavy knife. |
| 2 |
In a frying pan, heat the oil over a high flame. Add
the garlic and stir for 1 minute; do not allow the garlic to burn.
Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute longer, then add the crab
and sprinkle with salt. Cover, turn the heat down to medium, and
cook for 5 minutes. |
| 3 |
Uncover and stir a few more times, then remove from
the heat and transfer to a platter. Serve at once. |