Brazilian recipe
Creamy heart of palm and shrimp filling for pastels (Recheio cremoso de palmito e camarão para pastel)
A classic, savory, and velvety filling combining tender heart of palm with succulent shrimp, perfect for crispy fried or baked pastries.
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Ingredients
Chopped fresh parsley to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
100g of heavy cream or table cream
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
250g of heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml of whole milk
300g of cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cloves of garlic, minced
100g of heavy cream or table cream
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
250g of heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml of whole milk
300g of cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce, dairy, and seafood at local markets or supermarkets. Heart of palm is commonly sold in glass jars or cans in the preserved goods section. Substitute heavy cream with thick milk cream if preferred, though heavy cream is the ideal for texture.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in butter until they become translucent.
- Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes until they change color and turn pink.
- Add the chopped heart of palm and mix well.
- Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and stir until incorporated.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, until a homogeneous cream is obtained.
- Incorporate the heavy cream and continue stirring until it becomes very creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens.
- Remove from heat, add the chopped parsley, and mix well.
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to stuff the pastels.
Observations
This classic filling brings together tender heart of palm and succulent shrimp to create a savory cream with a velvety texture. Perfect for filling pastels, whether fried or baked, it offers a sophisticated flavor profile and a creamy consistency that appeals to a wide variety of tastes. The preparation is quick and practical, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade snacks. The combination of ingredients results in a cream that unites the delicate taste of heart of palm with the freshness of shrimp, making for a delicious option for any occasion.
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