Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Palm Heart Gratin (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
Discover this classic, velvety baked dish featuring tender shrimp and delicate hearts of palm, topped with a golden, bubbly layer of parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm (palmito), sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
Extra grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm (palmito), sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
Extra grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can source fresh shrimp and hearts of palm (palmito) at major supermarket chains in Gaborone or local butcheries. Hearts of palm are typically found in the canned or jarred goods aisle. If fresh shrimp is unavailable, high-quality frozen prawns are an excellent substitute. Use standard table cream (creme de leite) found in the baking or dairy section.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and onion slices until they turn golden and opaque.
- Prepare the white base: melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, process the milk and flour until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the saucepan with the sautéed onions and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a rich cream.
- Gently fold the table cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- Grease a baking dish, arrange the sautéed shrimp at the bottom, and pour the creamy sauce evenly over them.
- Generously sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- While baking, sauté the extra onion in a skillet with a mix of margarine and butter until lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish piping hot, garnished with the golden caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish harmoniously blends sautéed shrimp with hearts of palm in a luscious, velvety sauce, finished with a generous layer of parmesan and oven-baked to perfection. It is a practical yet impressive meal that brings a touch of refinement to your table. The process involves sautéing the shrimp, preparing a thick cream sauce, assembling everything in a baking dish, and browning it under the heat. The final touch of lightly caramelized onions adds a savory depth that elevates this accessible and sophisticated recipe.
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