Brazilian recipe
Creamy Four-Cheese Shrimp (Camarão com 4 Queijos)
A decadent and creamy Brazilian shrimp dish featuring a perfect four-cheese blend. Ideal for a quick yet special weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
3 slices Prato cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices Provolone cheese
2 packets (200g each) single cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup creamy processed cheese (requeijão)
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon or mild mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried herbs and fresh coriander or parsley to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
1 kg cleaned, peeled and deveined prawns
3 slices Mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices Provolone cheese
2 packets (200g each) single cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup creamy processed cheese (requeijão)
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon or mild mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried herbs and fresh coriander or parsley to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
1 kg cleaned, peeled and deveined prawns
3 slices Mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find prawns and fresh herbs like coriander or parsley at your local supermarket or fresh fish mongers. For the cheeses, look for standard slices in the dairy aisle; if Prato (a typical mild Brazilian cheese) is unavailable, substitute with a mild Gouda or Havarti. Requeijão, a signature Brazilian creamy processed cheese, can often be found in the international or Latin-American section of specialty delis or larger upscale supermarkets; if you can't find it, use a high-quality cream cheese mixed with a little milk for a similar texture.
Preparation method
- Heat a heavy-based pan over medium heat and sauté the crushed garlic in olive oil until golden and aromatic
- Add the cleaned prawns to the pan, tossing them until they turn pink and are just cooked through
- Stir in the fresh herbs and dried seasonings, mixing well to allow the aromatics to infuse for a few minutes
- Season with a pinch of salt, then stir in the mustard and tomato paste until the prawns are evenly coated
- Layer the slices of Prato, Provolone, and Mozzarella cheese over the shrimp, being careful to prevent sticking at the bottom
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of boiling water at a time until you reach your desired creamy consistency
- Once the cheese has fully melted, stir in the creamy processed cheese (requeijão) and the single cream until smooth
- As soon as the sauce begins to gently bubble, remove the pan from the heat immediately
- Transfer the mixture to a warm serving dish and serve immediately while hot
Observations
This creamy four-cheese shrimp dish delivers an intense, savory profile that’s incredibly easy to whip up. Whether you’re putting together a quick family meal or looking to impress guests, this recipe uses clean, prepped shrimp paired with a melty cheese sauce. The preparation involves a quick sauté with aromatics, finished with a luscious blend of cream, tangy mustard, and tomato paste to balance out the richness.
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