Brazilian recipe
Homemade Crab Shell Appetizer
A creamy and flavorful crab meat appetizer, perfect for any occasion, made with fresh crab meat, seasonings, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg crab meat
20 crab shells
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
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
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
20 crab shells
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
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
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Crab meat: Look for fresh or frozen crab meat in the seafood section of well-stocked supermarkets or at fish markets. Some specialty stores or Latin/Brazilian markets may also carry it.
Crab shells: These can often be purchased cleaned and ready to use at seafood markets or specialty stores that sell Brazilian ingredients. If unavailable, you can sometimes find them online or in stores specializing in seafood ingredients. Alternatively, if you are preparing whole crabs, you can clean and reserve the shells yourself.
Produce (onions, tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper): Available year-round in the produce section of any supermarket.
Vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, Parmesan cheese: Standard pantry staples found in any supermarket.
Crab shells: These can often be purchased cleaned and ready to use at seafood markets or specialty stores that sell Brazilian ingredients. If unavailable, you can sometimes find them online or in stores specializing in seafood ingredients. Alternatively, if you are preparing whole crabs, you can clean and reserve the shells yourself.
Produce (onions, tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper): Available year-round in the produce section of any supermarket.
Vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, Parmesan cheese: Standard pantry staples found in any supermarket.
Preparation method
- In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until golden
- Add the chopped 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 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 meld the flavors
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Distribute the crab filling into the shells
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and is lightly golden
Observations
Crab shell appetizers are a classic and highly appreciated dish in Brazilian cuisine, known for their distinctive flavor and rich texture. Prepared with fresh crab meat, sautéed with aromatic seasonings and finished in the oven, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a different, flavorful appetizer that pleases everyone.
Its simplicity in preparation makes it a practical option for 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 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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