Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha de Siri)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Authentic Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha de Siri) recipe for your seafood cravings
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
2 tomatoes - peeled , seeded , and chopped
1 green bell pepper , chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley , or to taste
2 green onions , chopped , or to taste
1 pound lump crabmeat , picked over for pieces of shell
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoon palm oil ( optional )
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 dash hot pepper sauce , or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
clean scallop shells
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
435
Sugar
5g
Fat
30g
Casquinha de Siri is a popular seafood dish in Brazil, especially near coastal regions. The dish is made with fresh crabmeat, vegetables, coconut milk, and spices, all cooked together and served in clean scallop shells, providing a unique and decorative serving vehicle. The dish is perfect for seafood enthusiasts and those looking for a new and unique seafood dish to try. This recipe offers a delicious interpretation of the traditional Brazilian dish that can be enjoyed with family and friends for a special occasion.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.Stir in tomatoes and green bell pepper, cook for 5 more minutes.
4.Mix in parsley, green onions, and crabmeat, cook until heated through.
5.Add coconut milk, palm oil (if using), bread crumbs, and hot pepper sauce, stir until well combined.
6.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
8.Place clean scallop shells on a baking sheet, spoon crab mixture into each shell until full.
9.Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each crab cake.
10.Bake in preheated oven until the Parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

PROS

These Brazilian crab cakes are made with fresh crabmeat and seasoned with herbs and spices, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying seafood dish.

The coconut milk adds a creamy and rich texture to the dish.

This recipe allows for flexibility in terms of spice level and seasoning to suit individual taste preferences.

CONS

Crab can be expensive and may not be readily available in certain regions.

This recipe requires access to clean scallop shells, which may not be easy to find.

Cooking with palm oil is not environmentally sustainable, and may not be an accessible ingredient for all individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crab is a low-calorie seafood that is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which can support heart health and reduce inflammation in the body.
Coconut milk is a rich source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can support weight loss and brain health.
Herbs and spices in this recipe like garlic, parsley, and hot pepper sauce can have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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