Brazilian recipe
Easy and Flavorful Shrimp with Potatoes (Receita de camarão com batata)
This classic Brazilian dish pairs succulent shrimp with sliced potatoes for a hearty, straightforward meal that’s both nutritious and deeply satisfying.
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Ingredients
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
1 cup warm water
5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
1 bouillon cube, preferably onion and garlic flavor
1 kg medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium onions, thinly sliced into rounds
1 cup warm water
5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
1 bouillon cube, preferably onion and garlic flavor
1 kg medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium onions, thinly sliced into rounds
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh, medium-sized shrimp at local 'talipapa' (wet markets) or the seafood section of supermarkets. Potatoes, onions, and tomatoes are readily available in the produce section of local markets or neighborhood sari-sari stores. Vegetable oil or butter can be found in the pantry aisle.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in a pan until they turn pink, then set aside
- Dissolve the bouillon cube in the warm water and set aside
- Slice the onions, potatoes, and tomatoes into thin rounds
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter
- Start by laying a layer of potatoes at the bottom of the baking dish
- Add a layer of tomatoes over the potatoes
- Spread a layer of shrimp over the tomatoes
- Arrange a layer of onions on top
- Repeat the layers in the same order until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of potatoes on top
- Pour the dissolved bouillon broth evenly over everything
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown
Observations
This recipe brings together juicy shrimp and tender potatoes in a simple, layered bake that highlights everyday ingredients. By stacking thin slices of potatoes, tomatoes, and onions with seasoned shrimp, you create a harmonious blend of flavors. Once baked until perfectly golden and tender, it becomes an effortless choice for a wholesome lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
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