Brazilian Crab Cakes (Casquinha de Siri)

This recipe is a Brazilian-style crab cake, usually served on the beach. Very rich in flavor and slightly spicy. Serve piping hot with lime wedges.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Step: 4

Stuff scallops shells with the crab mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Arrange on a baking sheet.

Step: 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Per Serving: 119 calories; protein 3.9g; carbohydrates 4.3g; fat 10.1g; cholesterol 8.6mg; sodium 90.4mg.

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