Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Hearts of Palm Bake (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado e saboroso)
This indulgent shrimp and hearts of palm gratin features a rich, velvety sauce and a golden Parmesan crust—a classic Brazilian-inspired comfort dish.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tin hearts of palm, sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 tin heavy cream
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
2 kg prawns, cleaned and seasoned
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tin hearts of palm, sliced into rounds
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 tin heavy cream
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
2 kg prawns, cleaned and seasoned
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find prawns at local fishmongers or the seafood counter at supermarkets like Countdown or New World. Hearts of palm (often sold in glass jars or tins) and other pantry staples are readily available in the international or tinned vegetable aisles of major New Zealand grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Sauté the prawns in olive oil with minced garlic and the sliced onion until they are golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.
- In a blender, blitz the milk and flour until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the onions and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a rich cream.
- Whisk the heavy cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- Grease a baking dish and spread the sautéed prawns evenly, then pour the white sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese over the surface.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- In a separate frying pan, sauté the remaining onion slices in a mix of margarine and butter until lightly caramelised.
- Serve the dish piping hot, garnished with the caramelised onion.
Observations
This dish brings together succulent pan-seared prawns and tender hearts of palm, all enveloped in a luscious, cheesy sauce and finished under the grill. It is a wonderfully straightforward yet elegant recipe, perfect for elevating a weeknight dinner or serving as a centerpiece for guests. The process involves lightly sautéing the prawns, whisking up a silky white sauce thickened with a touch of flour and heavy cream, and baking the mixture until bubbling and golden. With its sophisticated flavor profile and accessible ingredients, it is a brilliant way to enjoy a coastal-inspired meal at home.
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