Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Skillet (Camarão ao creme)
Learn how to make a classic, velvety, and rich Brazilian-style creamy shrimp dish. This recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
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Ingredients
2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg peeled)
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto (colorau)
1 pack (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons beef-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão cremoso
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches spring onions, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto (colorau)
1 pack (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons beef-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão cremoso
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches spring onions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local wet markets (palengke) for fresh shrimp and herbs. Large supermarkets or gourmet grocers are ideal for the canned items and specific pantry staples. If you cannot find 'requeijão cremoso', a thick cream cheese or a mix of heavy cream and parmesan is a common local substitute, though it will slightly alter the traditional Brazilian flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the shrimp and marinate in the lime juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the shrimp once more and drain completely.
- In a large pan, sauté the minced garlic in the olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion, annatto, and tomatoes to the pan.
- Cook until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, beef seasoning powder, and chopped basil.
- Add the butter and the shrimp to the pan.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fold in the requeijão cremoso and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of the sauce liquid and stir back into the pan, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro and spring onions.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Mix gently until the sauce reaches a uniform, creamy consistency.
Observations
Camarão ao creme is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its indulgent, velvety texture and deep, savory profile. This recipe brings the authentic flavors of this classic to your home, making it an excellent choice for a special weekend dinner or a sophisticated weeknight meal.
With fresh ingredients and a careful preparation method, you will achieve a professional finish where succulent shrimp are coated in a rich, aromatic sauce. Follow these steps to prepare a dish that is sure to delight your guests.
With fresh ingredients and a careful preparation method, you will achieve a professional finish where succulent shrimp are coated in a rich, aromatic sauce. Follow these steps to prepare a dish that is sure to delight your guests.
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