Crab-Meat Ramekins (Casquinho De Caranguejo) Recipe

Name: Crab-Meat Ramekins (Casquinho De Caranguejo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -8 tablespoons olive oil (original has 1/2 cup!); 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb crabmeat; 2 tablespoons parsley, minced; 2 eggs, beaten; ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; ½ cup pimento stuffed olive

Servings: persons

2 -8 tablespoons olive oil (original has 1/2 cup!)
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb crabmeat
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup pimento stuffed olive

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet; saute the onions for 10 minutes.
3
Mix in green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
4
Add the crab meat and parsley; cook for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the eggs just until set.
6
Taste for seasoning and divide mixture among 6 ramekins.
7
Toss the bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the crab meat.
8
Arrange olive on top.
9
Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

749

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -8 tablespoons olive oil (original has 1/2 cup!), 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab-Meat Ramekins (Casquinho De Caranguejo) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab-Meat Ramekins (Casquinho De Caranguejo)

Tips for the best results

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