Brazilian recipe
Homemade Crab Shell Snack: Easy and Delicious
Traditional recipe for crab shell snack, a creamy and flavorful appetizer with fresh crab meat, seasonings, and olive oil. Perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg crab meat
20 crab shells
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced small
1/2 cup white vinegar
Black pepper to taste
Ground cumin to taste
Salt to taste
Olive oil to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
20 crab shells
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced small
1/2 cup white vinegar
Black pepper to taste
Ground cumin to taste
Salt to taste
Olive oil to taste
Grated 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. Fresh crab shells can sometimes be purchased from fishmongers or specialty seafood stores; if unavailable, you can clean and use large scallop or clam shells as a substitute. Onions, tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, vinegar, spices, and olive oil are standard supermarket items. Grated Parmesan cheese is available in the dairy or cheese section of most supermarkets.
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
- Pour in 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 olive oil, about 3 tablespoons, and mix
- Incorporate the crab meat into the sauté
- Cook for approximately 5 minutes, just to heat through and meld the flavors
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Distribute the crab filling into the shells
- If desired, sprinkle grated 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 snack is a classic and highly appreciated appetizer in Brazilian cuisine, known for its striking 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 appetizer that pleases everyone.
Its simplicity in preparation makes it a practical option for serving 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 for serving 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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