Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Bake (Creme de camarão cremoso)
Whip up this velvety Brazilian shrimp bake, a classic, comforting dish that brings a touch of elegance and local flavor to your dining table.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned and peeled shrimp
1 container (approx. 200g) requeijão cremoso
1 carton (approx. 200g) heavy cream
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for broiling (optional)
1 container (approx. 200g) requeijão cremoso
1 carton (approx. 200g) heavy cream
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for broiling (optional)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp at local markets or supermarkets like Super Value or Solomon's. Requeijão cremoso is a distinctive Brazilian cream cheese product; if unavailable, you may use a high-quality double-cream spreadable cheese as a substitute to maintain the texture, though the flavor will differ slightly.
Preparation method
- Season the shrimp with salt and garlic and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for just a few minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and transfer them to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, then stir in the requeijão cremoso until it begins to melt.
- Incorporate the heavy cream into the melted requeijão, stirring steadily until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- Pour the hot cream sauce over the shrimp already in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Place in a preheated oven set to high heat and broil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Observations
Creme de camarão is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its luxuriously velvety texture and deep, savory flavor. Perfectly suited for special weekend dinners or when you crave a sophisticated, soul-warming main course, this recipe combines fresh shrimp with rich dairy components for a spectacular result.
Despite its elegant presentation, the preparation is surprisingly straightforward and efficient, making it a brilliant choice for those who want to create a high-quality, flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. For a truly authentic experience, serve this dish hot alongside steamed white rice and crunchy potato sticks.
Despite its elegant presentation, the preparation is surprisingly straightforward and efficient, making it a brilliant choice for those who want to create a high-quality, flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. For a truly authentic experience, serve this dish hot alongside steamed white rice and crunchy potato sticks.
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