Brazilian recipe
Creamy Prawn Stew (Creme de camarão cremoso)
Whip up this luxurious and velvety Brazilian prawn stew, a classic comfort dish perfect for a special lunch or an impressive dinner party.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned and peeled prawns
1 tub requeijão cremoso (catupiry)
200g thickened cream
1 medium onion, finely grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Sea salt to taste
Grated parmesan cheese for the topping (optional)
1 tub requeijão cremoso (catupiry)
200g thickened cream
1 medium onion, finely grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Sea salt to taste
Grated parmesan cheese for the topping (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh prawns at your local fishmonger or the seafood counter of major supermarkets like Coles or Woolworths. For the requeijão cremoso (a specific Brazilian creamy cheese), check your local independent deli or the 'International' aisle of larger supermarkets. Thickened cream and parmesan can be found in the dairy fridge. As a substitute for requeijão if unavailable, you may use a high-quality cream cheese mixed with a little heavy cream to soften the texture.
Preparation method
- Season the prawns with salt and garlic and set aside.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
- Add the seasoned prawns to the pan and cook for a few minutes just until they turn pink. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside in a baking dish.
- In the same pan, add a touch more olive oil if needed, then stir in the requeijão cremoso until it begins to melt.
- Incorporate the thickened cream into the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and homogeneous.
- Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- Pour the hot cream sauce over the prawns in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese if you wish.
- Place in a preheated oven at a high temperature to grill and brown for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Observations
This prawn stew is a quintessential Brazilian delicacy, celebrated for its silky texture and depth of flavour. It serves as an ideal choice for special occasions or whenever you are craving a refined yet comforting main course. This recipe relies on fresh prawns and a rich, creamy base to achieve a truly spectacular result.
Preparing this dish is surprisingly straightforward and efficient, making it a brilliant option for those who want an elegant, flavourful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. For the full experience, serve it as a main course alongside a side of steamed long-grain rice and crisp potato sticks (batata palha).
Preparing this dish is surprisingly straightforward and efficient, making it a brilliant option for those who want an elegant, flavourful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. For the full experience, serve it as a main course alongside a side of steamed long-grain rice and crisp potato sticks (batata palha).
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