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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪39gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Centolla al Ajillo

How to order / say it
Say it Centolla al Ajillo — [sen-TOH-yah al ah-HEE-yo]
Order I would like to try the king crab in garlic sauce, please.
Locally Quisiera probar la centolla al ajillo, por favor.
Say locally

King crab sautéed in a rich garlic sauce, served piping hot.

Why try it?

This dish showcases the fresh seafood Ushuaia is famous for, with the king crab representing the natural bounty of the region's cold waters.

How it tastes

The crab is succulent and tender, with a robust garlic flavor that complements its natural sweetness. The dish is often accented with parsley and a touch of lemon.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Centolla al Ajillo became iconic in Ushuaia during the late 19th century, as the region's fishing industry developed. The dish reflects the locality's reliance on fresh seafood and traditional cooking methods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 500 g King crab
  • 🧄 4 cloves Garlic
  • 🫒 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 🍋 1 Lemon
  • 🌿 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 🧂 1 tsp Salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Clean and cut the king crab into pieces.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until golden.
  3. 3 Add crab to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Squeeze lemon juice over the crab and garnish with parsley before serving.

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