Stuffed Crab (Crab Pâté)

Ingredients

 * 12 small crabs
 * 1 clove of garlic, minced
 * 1 onion, finely chopped
 * 1 shallot, finely chopped
 * 2 tbsp. oil
 * 2 tbsp. lemon juice
 * 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
 * 4 tbsp. bread crumbs
 * 2 tbsp. butter

Directions

 * 1) Clean the crabs; place them into a large pot and cover with cold water; boil for 30 minutes;
 * 2) cool the crabs in cold water; shell them and remove the meat; clean the shells to use for serving;
 * 3) sauté the onion and garlic in the oil; add the flaked crab; season with salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes;
 * 4) add the shallot, lemon juice, hot sauce, half the bread crumbs and 1 tbsp. butter;
 * 5) combine well; let cool for 10 minutes;
 * 6) fill the shells with this mixture; combine the remaining bread crumbs and butter and place on top of the crab mixture;
 * 7) place into a 180 °C (350 °F) oven for 15-20 minutes;
 * 8) garnish the plate with strips of hot pepper and bunches of parsley.