Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Bake (Creme de camarão cremoso)
Learn how to prepare this velvety and sophisticated Brazilian shrimp bake, a perfect comforting main course for any special occasion.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned and peeled shrimp
1 tub of requeijão cremoso
1 pack (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for gratinating (optional)
1 tub of requeijão cremoso
1 pack (200g) table cream (creme de leite)
1 medium onion, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
Olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for gratinating (optional)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp at local wet markets or the seafood counters of major supermarkets like FairPrice or Cold Storage. Requeijão cremoso is a unique Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, look for it in the specialty international aisle or replace it with a high-quality, thick cream cheese. Table cream (creme de leite) is standard in most local grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Season the shrimp with salt and garlic and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and sauté the grated onion until translucent.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for just a few minutes, until they change color. Remove the shrimp and set aside in a baking dish.
- In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed, followed by the requeijão cremoso. Stir until it begins to melt.
- Whisk in the table cream, mixing thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous sauce.
- Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- Pour the hot cream sauce over the shrimp previously set aside in the baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place in a preheated oven at high temperature to gratinate for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Observations
Creme de camarão is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, widely celebrated for its rich, velvety texture and distinctively savory profile. This recipe serves as an excellent choice for special family dinners or whenever you want to prepare a sophisticated, comforting meal using fresh shrimp and a luxurious, creamy base.
Despite its elegant presentation, the preparation is surprisingly straightforward and efficient, making it a reliable option even for busy evenings. For a traditional and complete dining experience, serve this dish as a main course accompanied by steamed white rice and crispy shoestring potatoes.
Despite its elegant presentation, the preparation is surprisingly straightforward and efficient, making it a reliable option even for busy evenings. For a traditional and complete dining experience, serve this dish as a main course accompanied by steamed white rice and crispy shoestring potatoes.
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