Brazilian recipe
Creamy Heart of Palm and Shrimp Filling for Pastry (Recheio cremoso de palmito e camarão para pastel)
Learn how to prepare an irresistible and flavorful creamy heart of palm and shrimp filling, perfect for savory pastries and sandwiches.
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Ingredients
Chopped parsley to taste
2 minced garlic cloves
100g fresh or UHT heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 minced garlic cloves
100g fresh or UHT heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be sourced at local supermarkets and food markets. Heart of palm is available in jars in the canned goods aisle. Substitute fresh shrimp with frozen deveined shrimp if needed; substitute heavy cream with full-fat milk thickened with an extra pinch of flour as a less ideal alternative.
Preparation method
- Sauté the onion and garlic in butter in a pan until 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 prevent lumps, until a homogeneous cream is obtained
- Incorporate the heavy cream and continue stirring until 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 to fill the pastries
Observations
This classic filling combines tender heart of palm with succulent shrimp, creating a flavorful cream with a velvety texture. Perfect for filling pastries, whether fried or baked, it offers a sophisticated taste and a creamy consistency that pleases a variety of palates. The preparation is quick and practical, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade savory snacks. The combination of ingredients results in a cream that unites the delicate flavor of the heart of palm with the freshness of the shrimp, creating a delicious option for different occasions.
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