Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Bake: A Quick and Easy Brazilian Favourite
Whip up this luxurious, velvet-smooth shrimp bake at home. A classic Brazilian-style comfort dish that's perfect for dinner parties or a special family treat.
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Ingredients
1 kg prawns, cleaned and deveined
1 tub cream cheese (soft, spreadable style)
1 pack (approx. 200ml) fresh double cream
1 medium onion, finely grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
1 tub cream cheese (soft, spreadable style)
1 pack (approx. 200ml) fresh double cream
1 medium onion, finely grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Prawns can be easily sourced fresh from your local fishmonger or the seafood section at larger supermarkets like Imtiaz or Carrefour. For the cream cheese, look for spreadable varieties in the dairy aisle; while the original Brazilian 'catupiry' is unique, standard high-quality cream cheese or labneh is a suitable local alternative. Double cream is widely available in all major grocery stores near the fresh milk and butter section. Grated Parmesan can be found in the imported cheese section or the refrigerated dairy aisle of your neighbourhood supermarket.
Preparation method
- Season the prawns with salt and garlic. Set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and sauté the grated onion until it turns translucent.
- Add the seasoned prawns to the pan with the onion and cook for a few minutes, just until they change colour. Remove the prawns and set aside in a baking dish.
- In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed, then add the cream cheese. Stir until it begins to melt.
- Incorporate the fresh cream into the cream cheese, mixing well until you get a smooth sauce.
- Adjust the salt to taste.
- Pour the hot cream sauce over the prawns in the baking dish.
- If you like, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place in a preheated oven at a high temperature to brown the top for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
Observations
Shrimp bake is a beloved classic in Brazilian cooking, celebrated for its silky texture and rich, deep flavours. Whether you're planning a fancy meal or just craving something truly comforting and elegant, this dish delivers every time using succulent fresh prawns and a velvety, creamy sauce.
Surprisingly simple and quick to pull together, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something spectacular without spending hours at the stove. Serve this decadent shrimp bake hot alongside steaming basmati rice and crispy potato sticks for that authentic, full-meal experience.
Surprisingly simple and quick to pull together, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something spectacular without spending hours at the stove. Serve this decadent shrimp bake hot alongside steaming basmati rice and crispy potato sticks for that authentic, full-meal experience.
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