Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp with Herbs (Camarão ao creme)
Experience the classic, velvety richness of Brazilian-style creamy shrimp. This authentic recipe balances succulent prawns with a luscious, herb-infused sauce.
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Ingredients
2 kg large prawns, shell-on (or 1 kg peeled)
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto (colorau)
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 requeijão cremoso
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
2 bunches fresh chives, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto (colorau)
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 requeijão cremoso
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
2 bunches fresh chives, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can source fresh seafood at local Honiara markets or specialized fishmongers. For the Brazilian staples like requeijão cremoso or annatto (colorau), visit international gourmet sections or specialty spice importers. If unavailable, heavy cream cheese or a mix of mascarpone and sour cream can serve as a substitute for requeijão.
Preparation method
- Wash the prawns thoroughly and marinate in the lime juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the prawns once more and drain them completely.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the crushed garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Stir in the chopped onion, annatto, and chopped tomatoes.
- Cook until the onion has softened and translucent.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce, seasoning powder, and chopped basil.
- Add the butter and the prawns to the pot.
- Simmer over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of the pan juices, return it to the mixture, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro and chives.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Mix gently until the sauce reaches a uniform, smooth consistency.
Observations
Camarão ao creme is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its indulgent profile and silky texture. This recipe guides you through creating this sophisticated dish at home with ease, making it a perfect choice for both celebratory meals and refined weeknight dining.
By using fresh ingredients and following these precise steps, you will achieve a restaurant-quality finish. The prawns remain perfectly succulent, enveloped in a fragrant, creamy sauce that lingers on the palate. Get ready to serve an irresistible dish that highlights the best of Brazilian home cooking.
By using fresh ingredients and following these precise steps, you will achieve a restaurant-quality finish. The prawns remain perfectly succulent, enveloped in a fragrant, creamy sauce that lingers on the palate. Get ready to serve an irresistible dish that highlights the best of Brazilian home cooking.
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