Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp (Camarão ao creme)
Discover how to make a rich, velvety creamy shrimp dish. A classic recipe that delivers a restaurant-quality meal with succulent shrimp and a flavorful sauce.
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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, crushed
1 small can extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
1 box (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons meat-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g creamy requeijão
1 can heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches chives, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small can extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
1 box (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons meat-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g creamy requeijão
1 can heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches chives, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp at local fish markets or supermarket seafood counters. Requeijão is a specific creamy Brazilian cheese spread; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese or heavy sour cream can be used as a substitute. Annatto powder can be found in the spice aisle of international grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly and marinate in lime juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the shrimp again and drain completely.
- In a large pot, brown the crushed garlic in the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion, annatto powder, and chopped tomato.
- Cook until the onion softens.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce, meat seasoning powder, and chopped basil.
- Add the butter and the shrimp to the pot.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the creamy requeijão and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a little bit of the broth taken from the pan and add it to the mixture, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro and chives.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Mix gently until you achieve a homogeneous cream.
Observations
Creamy shrimp is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavor and velvety texture. This recipe allows you to recreate this delicacy at home with ease, making it ideal for special occasions or to elevate an everyday dinner.
With fresh ingredients and a detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-style dish where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Get ready to delight everyone with this irresistible recipe.
With fresh ingredients and a detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-style dish where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Get ready to delight everyone with this irresistible recipe.
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