2 lg. hard shelled crabs
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt to taste
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. tomato paste

Clean the crabs (don't forget to remove the spongy parts, pull away and discard top shell). Wash and dry the crab bodies and chop each in half. Crack the claws. Heat oil over high flame in a frying pan. Add the garlic; stir for 1 minute (do not allow garlic to burn). Add tomato paste and stir for another minute or so, then add the crab and sprinkle with salt. Cover; turn the heat down to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir a few more times. Serve at once.