perusina stuffed crab dressing (1 qt.)

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Galveston Island, TX
Updated on Dec 31, 2018

This recipe comes from my grandfather, Joe Bonario and his partner Jimmy Perusina restaurant in Galveston, TX., This was the chef's recipe, Fidel Romantal's of Perusina Cafe. I believe they were open from the 40's thru the mid 60's. My grandfather was a great cook and made all game meat taste delis. I hope you enjoy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 - onion
  • 1-2 stalk celery
  • 1 small parsley, italian bunch
  • 1 - bell peppers
  • 3 ounces fresh garlic
  • 8 large dry bay leaves
  • 1 stick pure butter
  • 2 - chicken base or bullion cubes
  • 3 tablespoons spanish pimentos chopped fine
  • 3 tablespoons gumbo file, full to brim
  • 1 cup saltine crackers (unsure of amount)
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt and pepper (opt)

How To Make perusina stuffed crab dressing (1 qt.)

  • Step 1
    Grind first 6 ingredients together. Add one stick of pure butter (no water). Simmer for one hour, very slow and low. Mix often and cover.
  • Step 2
    Take off the heat. Add chicken bullion, pimentos, gumbo file. Mix till chicken bullion melted, add saltine cracker crumbs. salt/pepper opt. Mix till it is a paste.
  • Step 3
    Use 1/2 cup of this dressing for 1LB. fresh lump crab meat. Recipe by Fidel Romantal

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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