Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Hearts of Palm Gratin (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado)
This indulgent gratin pairs succulent shrimp with tender hearts of palm in a velvety sauce, topped with a golden, bubbly layer of parmesan.
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Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sea salt, to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm (palmito), sliced
Margarine and butter, for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
Extra grated parmesan cheese, for topping
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sea salt, to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm (palmito), sliced
Margarine and butter, for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
Extra grated parmesan cheese, for topping
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp at local wet markets (palengke) or the seafood section of major supermarkets like SM Supermarket or Robinsons. Hearts of palm (palmito) and creme de leite are readily available in the canned goods or international aisles of most grocery stores. If you cannot find imported palmito, fresh asparagus or artichoke hearts are decent alternatives, though they change the flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and onion slices until they turn golden pink.
- Prepare the white sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, combine the milk and all-purpose flour until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture into the pan with the sautéed onions and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a rich cream.
- Whisk the heavy cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp evenly and pour the creamy white sauce over the top.
- Generously sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- In a separate skillet, brown the onions in a mixture of margarine and butter until they are lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the golden caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish features pan-seared shrimp combined with delicate hearts of palm in a rich, creamy sauce, finished under the broiler with a generous dusting of parmesan cheese. It is a practical yet impressive recipe, perfect for elevating a weeknight dinner or serving as a centerpiece at a gathering. The process involves sautéing the shrimp, preparing a savory white sauce enriched with cream, layering the ingredients in a baking dish, and topping it off with sautéed onions for a touch of sweetness. It is an excellent choice for those who appreciate a sophisticated flavor profile made with accessible pantry staples.
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