Brazilian recipe
Homemade Crab Shell Appetizer
A traditional recipe for a creamy and flavorful crab appetizer, made with fresh crab meat, seasonings, and olive oil. Perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg fresh crab meat
20 crab shells
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup white vinegar
Black pepper to taste
Ground cumin to taste
Salt to taste
Olive oil to taste
Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
20 crab shells
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup white vinegar
Black pepper to taste
Ground cumin to taste
Salt to taste
Olive oil to taste
Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Crab meat can be found in the seafood section of larger supermarkets or at fish markets. If fresh crab meat is unavailable, you can use canned crab meat, ensuring it is well-drained. Crab shells can be purchased at specialty seafood stores or online. Onions, tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, vinegar, and common spices like salt, pepper, and cumin are available in the produce and spice aisles of any supermarket. Olive oil and shredded Parmesan cheese are also widely available in supermarkets. For the shells, if you cannot find them, you could serve the filling in individual ramekins or small oven-safe dishes.
Preparation method
- In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until golden
- Add the minced garlic, black pepper, and cumin, sautéing for another minute
- Deglaze with the white vinegar and let the alcohol evaporate
- Add the chopped tomatoes and diced bell pepper
- Cook the sauté until the tomatoes break down and the seasonings are well integrated
- Add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix
- Incorporate the crab meat into the sauté
- Cook for approximately 5 minutes, just to heat through and blend the flavors
- Taste and adjust salt, if necessary
- Distribute the crab filling into the shells
- If desired, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese on top
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden
Observations
The crab shell appetizer is a classic and highly appreciated dish in Brazilian cuisine, known for its distinctive flavor and enveloping texture. Prepared with fresh crab meat, sautéed with aromatic seasonings and finished in the oven, this recipe is ideal for those looking for a different, flavorful, and universally pleasing appetizer.
Its simplicity in preparation makes it a practical option to serve at parties, gatherings, or simply as a special aperitif. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures a light and delicious final result, enhancing the delicate flavor of the crab.
Its simplicity in preparation makes it a practical option to serve at parties, gatherings, or simply as a special aperitif. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures a light and delicious final result, enhancing the delicate flavor of the crab.
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