Casquinha de siri (Brazilian stuffed crab shells)
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35 min
This is a popular seafood starter in Brazil, often served at the bars near the ocean. Typically, it is served in crab shells but you can use small, shallow ramekins instead.
GraçaRibeiro
6 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 500g soft crab meat
- 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 bunch spring onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, blended
- 4 tablespoons coconut milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
- lime wedges for serving
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:35min
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat; stir in garlic and onion and cook until soft. Add crab meat, coriander, spring onions, tomatoes and coconut milk; simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid reduces down (without drying out). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide mix into crab shells or ramekins. Serve hot with a lime wedge on the side.
