Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Heart of Palm Bake (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado e saboroso)
Indulge in this comforting, creamy shrimp and heart of palm casserole, finished with a golden Parmesan crust for an elegant and easy-to-prepare meal.
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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 into rings
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
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 into rings
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Extra grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can source fresh shrimp from local seafood markets or the frozen seafood aisle of major supermarkets. Hearts of palm are available in the canned goods section of premium grocery stores or gourmet food retailers. Use high-quality dairy and all-purpose flour found in the baking and essentials aisle.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and onion rings until they turn golden brown.
- Prepare the base sauce: in a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and gently sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, combine the milk and all-purpose flour, pulsing until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture into the pan with the sautéed onions and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a rich cream.
- Fold the heavy cream into the white sauce and set it aside.
- Spread the sautéed shrimp across the bottom of a greased baking dish and pour the creamy sauce evenly over the top.
- Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the entire surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and nicely browned.
- In a separate frying pan, sauté the additional onion rings in a mixture of margarine and butter until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the golden caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish beautifully pairs tender, sautéed shrimp with the delicate texture of hearts of palm, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce and finished with a crisp Parmesan topping. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a sophisticated meal that remains simple to assemble. The process involves lightly sautéing the shrimp, preparing a smooth béchamel-style base infused with cream, layering the components in a baking dish, and gratinating until perfectly golden. A quick sauté of onions in butter adds a final touch of sweetness to this classic combination, making it an ideal centerpiece for special dinners.
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