Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Stew (Creme de camarão)
Discover a traditional Brazilian shrimp stew featuring a velvety texture and rich flavors, perfect for a sophisticated meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned and peeled shrimp
1 tub creamy processed cheese (requeijão)
1 package table cream (creme de leite)
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for gratinating (optional)
1 tub creamy processed cheese (requeijão)
1 package table cream (creme de leite)
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for gratinating (optional)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp at local fishmongers or supermarkets. For the creamy cheese (requeijão), look for high-quality spreadable cream cheese as a substitute if traditional Brazilian requeijão is unavailable. Table cream (creme de leite) can be found in the dairy section of any major grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the shrimp with salt and garlic and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan with the onion and cook for a few minutes, just until they change color. Remove the shrimp and set aside in a baking dish.
- In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if necessary, followed by the creamy processed cheese. Stir until it begins to melt.
- Incorporate the table cream into the melted cheese, stirring well until you obtain a homogeneous sauce.
- Adjust the salt to taste.
- Pour the hot cream sauce over the shrimp in the baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place in a preheated high-temperature oven to gratinate for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Observations
This shrimp stew is a classic staple of Brazilian cuisine, celebrated for its velvety texture and distinct, savory flavor profile. It is an ideal choice for special occasions or for anyone seeking a comforting yet sophisticated main course. This recipe relies on fresh shrimp and rich, creamy components to achieve a truly spectacular result.
Preparing this dish is surprisingly straightforward, making it a great option even when you are short on time but still want to serve an elegant and flavorful meal. For a complete dining experience, serve it as a main course accompanied by steamed white rice and shoestring potatoes.
Preparing this dish is surprisingly straightforward, making it a great option even when you are short on time but still want to serve an elegant and flavorful meal. For a complete dining experience, serve it as a main course accompanied by steamed white rice and shoestring potatoes.
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