Brazilian recipe
Creamy Four-Cheese Shrimp (Receita de camarão com 4 queijos)
This indulgent, velvety dish brings together fresh shrimp with a rich blend of melted cheeses—a staple of Brazilian home cooking.
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Ingredients
3 slices of queijo prato
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons of table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
1/2 cup of requeijão cremoso
1 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
1 kg cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons of table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
1/2 cup of requeijão cremoso
1 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
1 kg cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp at local fishmongers or the seafood counters of major supermarkets in Botswana. 'Requeijão cremoso', 'queijo prato', and specific Brazilian-style table cream are cultural ingredients; if unavailable, you may substitute 'queijo prato' with Havarti or mild Gouda, and 'requeijão' with a smooth, full-fat cream cheese or labneh as a functional alternative.
Preparation method
- Heat a large pan and sauté the garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Add the shrimp and sauté until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Stir in the fresh and dried herbs, mixing well to allow the flavors to develop for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, mustard, and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
- Layer the cheese slices over the shrimp, being careful not to let them stick to the bottom of the pan.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, gradually add a splash of boiling water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cheeses have melted, stir in the requeijão cremoso and table cream until smooth.
- As soon as the sauce begins to bubble, remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve piping hot.
Observations
This Four-Cheese Shrimp recipe balances intense, savory notes with a luxurious, creamy texture, making it an excellent choice for a quick yet impressive meal. It is a classic example of Brazilian comfort food, combining cleaned shrimp with a selection of cheeses that melt into a silky sauce. The process starts by sautéing the shrimp with aromatics, followed by layering the cheeses with heavy cream, mustard, and tomato paste to create a deep, complex flavor profile that is truly irresistible.
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