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Easy and Quick Homemade Creamy Shrimp

Discover how to make a delicious homemade creamy shrimp. A traditional Brazilian recipe, creamy, practical, and perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare!

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Easy and Quick Homemade Creamy Shrimp

Ingredients

2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg peeled)
Juice of 2 white lemons
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, mashed
1 small can of extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder (colorau)
1 box (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil flavor
2 tablespoons beef flavor seasoning powder
15 leaves basil, chopped
200 g butter
250 g cream cheese
1 can (400g) evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped

Where to find ingredients

Shrimp, lemons, garlic, onions, tomatoes, basil, cilantro, and green onions can be found at most supermarkets and local markets. Annatto powder (colorau) is available in Latin or specialty food stores. Tomato sauce, olive oil, butter, cream cheese, evaporated milk (or heavy cream), seasoning powder, and cornstarch are common supermarket items.

Preparation method

  1. Wash the shrimp well and marinate in lemon juice and salt for about 20 minutes
  2. Rinse the shrimp again and drain completely
  3. In a large pan, sauté the mashed garlic in olive oil until golden
  4. Add the chopped onion, annatto powder, and chopped tomato
  5. Cook until the onion softens
  6. Stir in the tomato sauce, seasoning powder, and chopped basil
  7. Add the butter and shrimp to the pan
  8. Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  9. Add the cream cheese and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens
  10. If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a little of the sauce removed from the pan and add it to the mixture, cooking for another 3 minutes
  11. Add the chopped cilantro and green onions
  12. Turn off the heat and stir in the evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
  13. Mix gently until a homogeneous cream is obtained

Observations

Creamy shrimp is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavor and velvety texture. This recipe allows you to recreate this delicacy at home with practicality, making it ideal for special occasions or to elevate an everyday dinner.

With fresh ingredients and a detailed guide, you'll achieve a restaurant-quality dish, where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Get ready to delight everyone with this irresistible recipe.

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