Brazilian recipe
Shrimp in Pumpkin
Shrimp in Pumpkin: this iconic Brazilian dish combines the natural sweetness of the pumpkin with a creamy and very aromatic filling.
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Ingredients
1 medium, washed sugar pumpkin (moranga squash)
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder
200g cream cheese
1 kilogram cleaned shrimp
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
3 chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
1 chopped red chili pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut milk
1 can heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder
200g cream cheese
1 kilogram cleaned shrimp
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
3 chopped tomatoes (peeled and seeded)
1 chopped red chili pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut milk
1 can heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Where to find ingredients
Look for sugar pumpkins or other small, round winter squash varieties in the produce section of most supermarkets during fall and winter. Specialty grocers or farmers' markets may also carry them. If unavailable, a small butternut squash could be substituted, though the shape will differ.
Available in the soup or seasoning aisle of most supermarkets.
Found in the dairy or refrigerated section of supermarkets.
Fresh or frozen shrimp are widely available in the seafood section of supermarkets or at fish markets.
Available in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Fresh lemons are in the produce section; bottled lemon juice is also available.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets. Jalapeño or serrano peppers can be used as substitutes.
Available in the soup or seasoning aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Found in the international foods aisle or the canned goods section of most supermarkets. Ensure it's unsweetened.
Found in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets or in herb garden kits.
Available in the soup or seasoning aisle of most supermarkets.
Found in the dairy or refrigerated section of supermarkets.
Fresh or frozen shrimp are widely available in the seafood section of supermarkets or at fish markets.
Available in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Fresh lemons are in the produce section; bottled lemon juice is also available.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets. Jalapeño or serrano peppers can be used as substitutes.
Available in the soup or seasoning aisle of supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Found in the international foods aisle or the canned goods section of most supermarkets. Ensure it's unsweetened.
Found in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Available in the produce section of supermarkets or in herb garden kits.
Preparation method
- Wrap the entire pumpkin in aluminum foil
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the pulp is tender
- Carefully remove the aluminum foil
- Cut off the top of the pumpkin to create a lid
- Use a spoon to remove all the seeds and inner fibers
- Brush the outside with 1 tablespoon of oil
- Combine the vegetable bouillon powder with the cream cheese and spread this mixture all over the inside cavity of the pumpkin
- Set the pumpkin aside in a warm place
- Season the shrimp with black pepper and lemon juice in a bowl
- Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté the onion with the garlic
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the sauté
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until they change color and are tender
- Add the chopped tomatoes, red chili pepper, and vegetable bouillon cubes
- Mix the flour into the coconut milk until dissolved and pour into the pan
- Stir continuously until the sauce is fully incorporated and thickened
- Turn off the heat
- Finish by adding the heavy cream, green onions, and parsley
- Fill the pumpkin with the creamy shrimp preparation
- Return to the oven for a few additional minutes if you wish to gratinate the surface
Observations
A sophisticated option for special dinners. The pumpkin acts as a natural pot, retaining the filling's temperature and giving the preparation a unique velvety flavor.
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