Brazilian recipe
Breaded shrimp with cassava (camarão empanado com mandioca)
Learn how to make this crispy and delicious breaded shrimp with cassava, a perfect quick-to-fix dish with a fantastic crunch.
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Ingredients
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1/2 kg fresh cassava (mandioca), grated coarsely
1/2 kg creamy requeijão (requeijão cremoso), well chilled
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left on
1/2 kg fresh cassava (mandioca), grated coarsely
1/2 kg creamy requeijão (requeijão cremoso), well chilled
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left on
Where to find ingredients
Vegetable oil can be found in any local general store or supermarket. Fresh cassava (mandioca) is usually available at larger vegetable markets or specialized ethnic produce stores; if fresh is unavailable, you may find frozen grated cassava in the freezer section of some supermarkets. Requeijão cremoso is a signature Brazilian creamy cheese spread; look for it in the dairy or imported goods section of premium supermarkets or specialty grocery stores. If you cannot find it, a thick, mild cream cheese can serve as a substitute, though the texture and authentic flavour will differ. Large raw shrimp are widely available at local fishmongers or in the frozen seafood aisle of major supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Peel the shrimp carefully while keeping the tail intact for a better presentation and easy handling
- Stuff each shrimp with a generous spoonful of chilled creamy requeijão, smoothing it over the surface
- Roll the stuffed shrimp in the grated cassava, ensuring the entire surface is evenly coated
- Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pot to the correct frying temperature
- Deep-fry the coated shrimp until they turn a beautiful golden brown and the cassava is perfectly crispy
- Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt to taste
- Serve hot while crispy, paired with your favorite dipping sauce
Observations
This breaded shrimp with cassava recipe is a practical and tasty choice if you're after something with a great, crispy texture and bold flavor. It's ideal for a quick meal, featuring large, tail-on peeled shrimp stuffed with creamy requeijão and coated in grated cassava. The preparation is straightforward and quick, perfect for a no-fuss meal that is sure to impress.
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