Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Shrimp and Hearts of Palm (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
This baked shrimp and hearts of palm dish features a luscious, creamy sauce topped with golden parmesan—a classic Brazilian comfort food perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream (creme de leite)
Grated parmesan cheese for topping
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream (creme de leite)
Grated parmesan cheese for topping
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Massy Stores or Popular Discounts. Look for 'table cream' (creme de leite) in the international or baking aisle. Hearts of palm are typically found in the canned vegetable section. As a substitute for Brazilian-style 'requeijão' if desired in other variations, cream cheese can be used, but for this specific recipe, table cream is essential for the intended texture.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with chopped garlic and sliced onions until they turn golden and pink.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onions until translucent.
- In a blender, pulse the milk and flour until you achieve a perfectly smooth mixture.
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the sautéed onions and cook over medium heat until it thickens into a rich cream.
- Fold the table cream into the white sauce and set it aside.
- Spread the sautéed shrimp into a greased baking dish and pour the white sauce evenly over the top.
- Generously sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and nicely browned.
- In a separate skillet, brown the additional onion rings in a mix of margarine and butter until they are lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish while piping hot, garnished with the caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish brings together succulent shrimp and tender hearts of palm, coated in a velvet-smooth sauce and finished with a crispy parmesan crust. It is a wonderfully practical yet impressive recipe to master in your kitchen. The process begins by sautéing the shrimp, preparing a savory white sauce enriched with cream and cheese, assembling the components in a baking dish, and finishing under the broiler to achieve the perfect golden glow. Topped with lightly caramelized onions, it is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a sophisticated meal using accessible, pantry-friendly ingredients.
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