Brazilian recipe
Creamy Four-Cheese Shrimp (Receita de camarão com 4 queijos)
This indulgent Brazilian-inspired shrimp dish features a rich, velvety sauce made with four distinct cheeses, offering a perfect balance of flavor for any special meal.
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Ingredients
3 slices of queijo prato
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons (approx. 400g) of heavy cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup of requeijão cremoso
1 tablespoon of mustard
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil as needed for sautéing
1 kg of cleaned, peeled, and deveined shrimp
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons (approx. 400g) of heavy cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup of requeijão cremoso
1 tablespoon of mustard
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil as needed for sautéing
1 kg of cleaned, peeled, and deveined shrimp
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp at local fishmongers or the seafood section of markets in Tarawa. Imported cheeses like provolone and mozzarella are widely available in larger grocers; for authentic Brazilian ingredients like requeijão cremoso and queijo prato, specialty international food importers or gourmet delicatessens are your best source.
Preparation method
- Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the fresh and dried herbs, mixing well to allow the flavors to develop for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, mustard, and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
- Layer the cheese slices over the shrimp, being careful to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a small splash of boiling water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cheese has melted, stir in the requeijão cremoso and heavy cream, mixing thoroughly.
- Turn off the heat as soon as the sauce begins to simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and serve while piping hot.
Observations
This four-cheese shrimp recipe pairs the delicate sweetness of fresh shrimp with a complex, creamy sauce that is both simple to execute and incredibly flavorful. Ideally suited for quick weeknight dinners or more celebratory gatherings, the dish relies on high-quality shrimp and a harmonious blend of cheeses that melt into a luscious coating. The cooking process begins by sautéing the shrimp with aromatics, followed by the integration of the cheese base and a splash of cream, with a subtle hint of mustard and tomato paste providing depth to the finished sauce.
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