Brazilian recipe
Classic Homemade Creamy Shrimp (Camarão ao creme e)
Master the art of this traditional Brazilian creamy shrimp. A velvety, indulgent, and straightforward recipe that brings a touch of elegance to any dinner table.
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Ingredients
2 kg large shrimp, shell-on (or 1 kg peeled/deveined)
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tbsp annatto powder
520 g tomato sauce with herbs
2 tbsp beef-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão creamy cheese
1 can (approx. 300 ml) table cream
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tbsp annatto powder
520 g tomato sauce with herbs
2 tbsp beef-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão creamy cheese
1 can (approx. 300 ml) table cream
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp at the seafood counter of any local grocery store like Loblaws or Sobeys. Requeijão (a Brazilian creamy cheese) can be found in the international aisle or at specialty Latin American grocers. If unavailable, a thick cream cheese or sour cream can be used as a substitute, though the authentic texture and flavor will differ.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly and marinate them in lemon juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the shrimp again and drain well.
- In a large pot, sauté the crushed garlic in the olive oil until lightly browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion, annatto powder, and chopped tomatoes.
- Cook the mixture until the onions have softened.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce, beef-flavored seasoning, and chopped basil.
- Add the butter and the shrimp to the pot.
- Simmer over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of the cooking liquid and stir it back into the pot, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and green onions.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the table cream.
- Mix gently until the sauce reaches a uniform and creamy consistency.
Observations
Creamy shrimp, or 'camarão ao creme', is a cherished staple of Brazilian home cooking, widely celebrated for its rich flavor profile and luxurious texture. This recipe guides you through recreating this specialty at home with ease, making it a reliable choice for special occasions or to add a sophisticated twist to an everyday dinner.
By using fresh ingredients and following these precise steps, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish featuring succulent shrimp bathed in a velvety, aromatic sauce. Prepare to impress your guests with this irresistible and comforting classic.
By using fresh ingredients and following these precise steps, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish featuring succulent shrimp bathed in a velvety, aromatic sauce. Prepare to impress your guests with this irresistible and comforting classic.
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