Brazilian recipe
Creamy Heart of Palm and Shrimp Filling for Pastel
Learn how to make an irresistible creamy heart of palm and shrimp filling for pastel (Brazilian pastry). Flavorful and easy to prepare, ideal for sandwiches and savory snacks.
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Ingredients
300g peeled and deveined shrimp
250g chopped heart of palm
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
100g heavy cream
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
250g chopped heart of palm
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
100g heavy cream
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp and heart of palm can be found in the seafood and canned goods sections of most supermarkets. For a wider selection or fresh shrimp, check your local fish market or a specialty seafood counter. Heart of palm is often sold canned or jarred; look for it in the international aisle or near other canned vegetables. If you can't find heart of palm, artichoke hearts can be a suitable substitute. Onions, garlic, butter, flour, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and parsley are standard items found in any grocery store's produce, dairy, or pantry sections.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in butter until softened
- Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes, just until they change color
- Stir in the chopped heart of palm
- Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and mix well
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until a smooth mixture is obtained
- Stir in the heavy cream
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens nicely
- Remove from heat, add the chopped parsley, and mix
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill the pastéis
Observations
This classic heart of palm and shrimp filling is a delicious and highly appreciated option for filling pastéis. Its combination of ingredients results in a flavorful cream with a pleasant texture, ideal for those looking for a special savory treat with a seafood touch. It's a versatile recipe that appeals to various tastes.
The preparation is simple and quick, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade pastéis, whether fried or baked. The contrast of tender heart of palm with succulent shrimp, enveloped in a velvety cream, makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
The preparation is simple and quick, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade pastéis, whether fried or baked. The contrast of tender heart of palm with succulent shrimp, enveloped in a velvety cream, makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
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