Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Palm Heart Gratin (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
Discover this classic Brazilian shrimp and palm heart gratin, featuring a rich, velvety sauce topped with golden, melted Parmesan cheese for an elegant meal.
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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 rounds
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm, sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
Extra grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rounds
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm, sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
Extra grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets in Monrovia or at neighborhood markets. Look for 'heart of palm' (palmito) in the canned goods or international aisles. Table cream (creme de leite) is usually stocked near the condensed milk. Fresh shrimp should be sourced from local fishmongers or the frozen seafood section of reputable grocers.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and onion rounds until they are pink and golden.
- Prepare the white sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan and sautéing the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, process the milk and flour until you achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the saucepan with the sautéed onions and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a rich cream.
- Fold the table cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- Spread the sautéed shrimp evenly into a greased baking dish and pour the white sauce over the top.
- Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the entire surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- In a separate skillet, brown the onions in a mix of margarine and butter until they are lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish piping hot, garnished with the golden caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish brings together succulent sautéed shrimp and delicate palm hearts, all enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce and baked to perfection with a Parmesan crust. It is a practical yet impressive recipe, ideal for those looking to elevate their dinner menu. The process begins by searing the shrimp, followed by crafting a smooth white sauce enriched with cream and cheese. Once layered in a baking dish, it is finished in the oven until bubbling and golden, topped with tender sautéed onions. It is a refined, crowd-pleasing option that relies on easily sourced, high-quality ingredients.
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