Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Shrimp Delight (Creme de Camarão)
Whip up this luxurious, velvety Brazilian shrimp dish—a true home-style favourite that brings a touch of elegance to any weekend dinner.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned and peeled prawns
1 pot of creamy spreadable cheese (requeijão)
1 carton of single cream (creme de leite)
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
Vegetable oil to taste
Salt to taste
Grated parmesan cheese for gratinating (optional)
1 pot of creamy spreadable cheese (requeijão)
1 carton of single cream (creme de leite)
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
Vegetable oil to taste
Salt to taste
Grated parmesan cheese for gratinating (optional)
Where to find ingredients
For the prawns, head to your local fish market or the fresh seafood section of large supermarkets like Shoprite or Spar. When looking for the creamy cheese (requeijão), it is a unique Brazilian ingredient; check the imported goods or specialty dairy sections, or look for a thick, spreadable cream cheese as the closest locally available substitute. Single cream (creme de leite) is widely available in all grocery shops near the dairy milk or long-life milk aisles. Parmesan cheese can be found in any supermarket deli counter or pre-packed cheese section.
Preparation method
- Season the prawns with salt and garlic. Set aside.
- In a pot, heat a drizzle of vegetable oil and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
- Add the seasoned prawns to the pot with the onions and cook for a few minutes, just until they change colour. Remove the prawns and set aside in a baking dish.
- In the same pot, add a little more oil if needed, then add the creamy processed cheese. Stir until it begins to melt.
- Incorporate the double cream into the processed cheese, mixing well until you have a smooth, consistent sauce.
- Adjust the salt to taste.
- Pour the hot cream sauce over the reserved prawns in the baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place in a preheated oven on a high heat setting to gratinate for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Observations
Creme de camarão is a classic comfort food in Brazilian kitchens, celebrated for its rich, velvety texture and deep, savoury flavour. Whether you are hosting a special Sunday lunch or simply craving a sophisticated yet soul-satisfying meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
Despite its upscale reputation, this dish is surprisingly straightforward and quick to assemble, perfect for busy evenings when you want something impressive without spending all day at the stove. Serve it warm with fragrant white rice and a generous topping of crispy shoestring potatoes for that authentic Brazilian experience.
Despite its upscale reputation, this dish is surprisingly straightforward and quick to assemble, perfect for busy evenings when you want something impressive without spending all day at the stove. Serve it warm with fragrant white rice and a generous topping of crispy shoestring potatoes for that authentic Brazilian experience.
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