Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Bake: An Easy Brazilian Classic
Whip up this luxurious, velvety shrimp bake at home. A traditional Brazilian favorite that is perfect for a special family dinner or to impress guests with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
1 kg prawns, cleaned and peeled
1 tub cream cheese (requeijão)
1 carton heavy cream
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for the topping (optional)
1 tub cream cheese (requeijão)
1 carton heavy cream
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for the topping (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Prawns: Look for fresh, peeled prawns at local fishmongers or the seafood counters of major supermarkets.
Requeijão: This is a signature Brazilian creamy cheese. If you cannot find authentic Brazilian-style requeijão in the 'international' or 'specialty' aisle of large supermarkets, you can use a high-quality cream cheese or a mix of mascarpone and a little double cream as a substitute.
Heavy Cream: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets.
Grated Parmesan: Found in the cheese section of any grocery store.
Requeijão: This is a signature Brazilian creamy cheese. If you cannot find authentic Brazilian-style requeijão in the 'international' or 'specialty' aisle of large supermarkets, you can use a high-quality cream cheese or a mix of mascarpone and a little double cream as a substitute.
Heavy Cream: Available in the dairy section of all supermarkets.
Grated Parmesan: Found in the cheese section of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the prawns with salt and garlic. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
- Add the seasoned prawns to the pan with the onions and cook for a few minutes, just until they change colour. Remove the prawns and set aside in a baking dish.
- In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if necessary, followed by the cream cheese. Stir until it begins to melt.
- Incorporate the heavy cream into the cream cheese, mixing well until you have a smooth, consistent sauce.
- Adjust the salt to your taste.
- Pour the hot sauce over the prawns kept in the baking dish.
- If you like, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place in a preheated oven at a high temperature to gratinate for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Observations
Creamy shrimp is a quintessential Brazilian comfort food, celebrated for its rich, velvety texture and deep, satisfying flavour. It is the perfect dish for those times when you want a sophisticated meal that still feels like home cooking. By combining succulent prawns with a silky, creamy base, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience right from your own kitchen.
Surprisingly quick and simple to assemble, this dish is a fantastic choice for busy weeknights when you still crave something indulgent. For the full experience, serve it as a main course alongside a generous portion of fluffy white rice and crispy potato sticks.
Surprisingly quick and simple to assemble, this dish is a fantastic choice for busy weeknights when you still crave something indulgent. For the full experience, serve it as a main course alongside a generous portion of fluffy white rice and crispy potato sticks.
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