Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha De Siri) Recipe

Name: Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha De Siri)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, parsley, and green onions; cook until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add crabmeat; cook until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
3
Pour coconut milk and palm oil into the skillet. Cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs to give mixture a paste-like consistency. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.
4
Stuff scallops shells with the crab mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Arrange on a baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha De Siri) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha De Siri)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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