Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Shrimp with Hearts of Palm (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
This elegant baked dish combines succulent shrimp and delicate hearts of palm in a rich, creamy sauce topped with golden Parmesan, perfect for special occasions.
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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 tin palmito (hearts of palm), sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 tin cream (table cream/heavy cream)
Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg fresh shrimp, cleaned and seasoned
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 tin palmito (hearts of palm), sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 tin cream (table cream/heavy cream)
Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg fresh shrimp, cleaned and seasoned
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen cleaned shrimp at local fishmongers or the seafood section of larger supermarkets in major urban centers. Tinned palmito (hearts of palm) is commonly stocked in the canned vegetables aisle. For the best result, use a high-quality Parmesan cheese from the deli or cheese counter. If specific varieties are unavailable, regular butter serves as an excellent substitute for margarine throughout the recipe.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and onion rings until they turn golden and opaque.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, process the milk with the flour until completely smooth.
- Add the milk mixture to the sautéed onions in the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a rich cream.
- Fold the table cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp evenly and cover completely with the prepared white sauce.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and nicely browned.
- While baking, brown the extra onions in a frying pan with a mix of margarine and butter until they are lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish piping hot, garnished with the caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish artfully pairs sautéed shrimp with hearts of palm, coated in a luscious, velvety sauce and finished with a crispy Parmesan crust. It is a practical yet sophisticated recipe that brings a refined touch to any table. The process involves sautéing the shrimp, crafting a savory white sauce enriched with cream, layering it in a baking dish, and grilling until golden. To serve, it is finished with sautéed onions for added depth. This is a wonderful choice for those looking to create a special meal with easily accessible ingredients.
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