Brazilian recipe
Creamy Four-Cheese Shrimp (Receita de camarão com 4 queijos)
A rich and indulgent Brazilian-style dish, this four-cheese shrimp pairs succulent prawns with a velvety sauce for a sophisticated yet quick-to-prepare meal.
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Ingredients
3 slices of prato cheese
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons heavy cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup requeijão cremoso
1 heaping tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil as needed for sautéing
1 kg prawns, peeled and deveined
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 slices of provolone cheese
2 cartons heavy cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup requeijão cremoso
1 heaping tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil as needed for sautéing
1 kg prawns, peeled and deveined
3 slices of mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen prawns at local markets or specialized fishmongers in Monrovia. For the cheeses, visit well-stocked supermarkets that carry deli sections. Requeijão cremoso is a unique Brazilian cultured cream cheese; if unavailable in Liberia, a thick, full-fat cream cheese or a mix of heavy cream and crème fraîche can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Add the prawns 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 meld for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, mustard, and tomato paste, stirring thoroughly to coat the prawns evenly.
- Arrange the cheese slices over the top of the prawns, taking care to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of boiling water gradually until reaching your preferred consistency.
- Once the cheeses have fully melted, fold in the requeijão cremoso and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- As soon as the sauce begins to gently bubble, remove the pan from the heat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot.
Observations
This creamy four-cheese shrimp recipe balances bold, savory profiles with a luxurious texture, making it a stellar choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. The secret lies in the quality of the prawns and a selection of quick-melting cheeses that coalesce into a velvety sauce. By sautéing the shrimp with aromatics and balancing the richness of the dairy with a hint of mustard and tomato paste, you achieve a sophisticated depth of flavor that is quintessentially Brazilian.
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