Cangrejos Guisados
Cangrejos Guisados is a savory, slow-simmered crab stew, a beloved coastal dish found in various forms across Latin America and the Caribbean. The recipe typically features whole or pieces of crab cooked in a flavorful sauce base of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers, often with a splash of wine or vinegar. It's a hearty, aromatic meal that highlights the sweet flavor of the crab.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking oil used. It provides excellent sources of selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 kcal per generous serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 18 mcg |
| Selenium | 84 mcg |
| Zinc | 6.5 mg |
| Copper | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 500 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Cangrejos Guisados is a festive dish often associated with coastal celebrations and family gatherings, symbolizing the bounty of the sea. Nutritionally, crab is one of the best dietary sources of the antioxidant selenium, which plays a key role in thyroid health and immune function.
