Brazilian recipe
Creamy Four-Cheese Prawns (Receita de camarão com 4 queijos e)
Indulge in this Brazilian-inspired four-cheese prawn dish, featuring a rich, velvety sauce that pairs perfectly with tender, succulent prawns for a quick yet luxurious meal.
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Ingredients
3 slices of Gouda cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons of double cream
Sea salt to taste
1/2 cup of cream cheese
1 generous tablespoon of Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons of tomato purée
Dried herbs and fresh parsley to taste
Extra virgin olive oil for sautéing
1 kg of cleaned, peeled, and deveined prawns
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons of double cream
Sea salt to taste
1/2 cup of cream cheese
1 generous tablespoon of Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons of tomato purée
Dried herbs and fresh parsley to taste
Extra virgin olive oil for sautéing
1 kg of cleaned, peeled, and deveined prawns
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
Prawns and cheeses can be found in the fresh seafood and dairy aisles of major Irish supermarkets like SuperValu or Dunnes Stores. Requeijão (creamy cheese spread) can be replaced with full-fat cream cheese or mascarpone if unavailable.
Preparation method
- Heat a large pan over a medium flame and sauté the crushed garlic in olive oil until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the prawns to the pan, tossing them frequently until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Incorporate the dried herbs and fresh greenery, stirring well to ensure the flavours meld for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, Dijon mustard, and tomato purée, stirring carefully to fully combine the ingredients.
- Layer the cheese slices over the prawns, being mindful to prevent any sticking to the base of the pan.
- If the sauce thickens too much, splash in a little boiling water bit by bit until you reach your preferred creamy consistency.
- Once the cheeses have completely melted, stir in the cream cheese and double cream until the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- As soon as the sauce begins to reach a gentle simmer, remove the pan from the heat immediately.
- Transfer the prawns into a serving dish and enjoy the meal while piping hot.
Observations
This creamy four-cheese prawn recipe marries bold, savoury notes with a luxurious texture, making it an excellent choice for a speedy weeknight dinner or a more celebratory gathering. The dish centers on fresh, cleaned prawns sautéed with aromatics, then enveloped in a luscious blend of melting cheeses. By combining these with a hint of mustard and tomato purée, the sauce achieves a balanced depth of flavour that is truly irresistible. Simple to prepare, this dish brings a comforting, sophisticated touch to your table with minimal effort.
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