Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Shrimp with Hearts of Palm (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
This indulgent dish features succulent shrimp and tender hearts of palm in a velvety sauce, topped with golden Parmesan for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons wheat flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced (palmito)
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons wheat flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced (palmito)
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
In Kiribati, you can find high-quality shrimp at local fish markets or specialized grocery sections. Hearts of palm (palmito) are typically available in the canned goods aisle of larger supermarkets. If hearts of palm are unavailable, asparagus or artichoke hearts are suitable substitutes. Staples such as milk, flour, and butter are readily available in most general provision stores.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and sliced onion until they are golden brown.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, mix the milk and wheat flour until the texture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the saucepan with the sautéed onions and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a heavy cream.
- Stir the heavy cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp evenly and cover completely with the white sauce.
- Sprinkle a generous amount 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 gratinated.
- Meanwhile, brown the onions in a frying pan with a mix of margarine and butter until they are lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the caramelized onions.
Observations
This preparation brings together sautéed shrimp and delicate hearts of palm, coated in a luscious creamy sauce and finished under the broiler until perfectly golden. It is a straightforward yet sophisticated dish, ideal for elevating a home-cooked meal. The process begins by searing the shrimp, followed by crafting a silky white sauce enriched with cream and cheese. Once assembled in a baking dish, it is topped with extra Parmesan and browned to perfection, then garnished with sweet caramelized onions for an extra touch of flavor. It is a fantastic choice for those looking to serve a memorable meal using accessible, high-quality ingredients.
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