Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Delight (Camarão ao creme) - Quick and Homemade
Discover how to prepare a delicious, homemade creamy shrimp dish. This classic recipe is velvety, practical, and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
5 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons beef-flavored bouillon powder
200 g butter
2 bunches spring onions, chopped
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg peeled)
520 g pack tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 bunches fresh coriander, chopped
15 basil leaves, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
Salt to taste
250 g cream cheese spread
1 tin table cream
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons beef-flavored bouillon powder
200 g butter
2 bunches spring onions, chopped
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg peeled)
520 g pack tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 bunches fresh coriander, chopped
15 basil leaves, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
Salt to taste
250 g cream cheese spread
1 tin table cream
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are readily available at local supermarkets and produce markets. Fresh shrimp can be found at specialized fishmongers.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp well and marinate in the lemon juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the shrimp again and drain completely.
- In a large pan, brown the crushed garlic in the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion, annatto powder, and chopped tomatoes.
- Cook until the onion softens.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce, bouillon powder, and chopped basil.
- Add the butter and the shrimp to the pan.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cream cheese and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a little bit of the pan juices and add to the mixture, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped coriander and spring onions.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the table cream.
- Mix gently until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous sauce.
Observations
Creamy Shrimp (Camarão ao creme) is a staple in home cooking, celebrated for its rich flavor and velvety texture. This recipe allows you to recreate this delicacy at home with ease, making it ideal for special occasions or to elevate a standard dinner. Using fresh ingredients and a detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish where succulent shrimp are bathed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Prepare to impress everyone with this irresistible recipe.
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