Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Palmito Gratin (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
This indulgent shrimp and palmito gratin is a classic Brazilian comfort dish, featuring a rich, creamy sauce topped with a golden, bubbly parmesan crust.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can palmito, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
2 kg clean, seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can palmito, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
2 kg clean, seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets and open-air markets in Port Moresby. Fresh shrimp are best sourced from local fishmongers or the seafood section of major retailers. Palmito (heart of palm) is available in jars or cans in the international or pantry aisles. If you cannot find fresh parmesan, a mature local or imported hard cheese is an acceptable substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and onion rings until golden and just cooked through.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, pulse the milk and flour until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture.
- Pour the milk mixture into the sautéed onion base in the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Stir the heavy cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- Spread the sautéed shrimp evenly across the bottom of a greased baking dish and cover thoroughly with the prepared white sauce.
- Generously sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- In a separate skillet, brown the remaining onion in a mixture of margarine and butter until lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the golden caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish perfectly balances succulent sautéed shrimp with the delicate, tender texture of palmito, all enveloped in a velvety, cheese-enriched sauce. It is a practical yet impressive recipe that works beautifully for special occasions. The preparation involves searing the shrimp, crafting a classic white sauce spiked with cream, assembling the layers in a baking dish, and finishing under the broiler with a sharp parmesan crust and caramelized onions. It is a refined, crowd-pleasing option that relies on easily sourced ingredients.
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