Brazilian recipe
Gratinated Shrimp with Hearts of Palm (Camarão com palmito gratinado)
A creamy Brazilian oven-baked dish featuring tender shrimp and hearts of palm, finished with a golden parmesan crust.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
Hearts of palm (palmito) can be found in the canned vegetable aisle of major supermarkets or specialty gourmet stores. Substitute with asparagus spears if hearts of palm are unavailable, though the texture will differ.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and sliced onions until golden.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onions until translucent.
- In a blender, pulse the milk and flour until you have a homogeneous mixture.
- Add the mixture to the sautéed onions in the saucepan and cook until it thickens into a creamy sauce.
- Stir the heavy cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp and cover with the white sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brown the remaining onion in a frying pan with margarine and butter until slightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the golden caramelized onions.
Observations
This dish combines sautéed shrimp with hearts of palm in a rich, creamy sauce, all baked under a layer of golden parmesan cheese. It is a practical yet flavorful recipe, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your table. The preparation involves sautéing the shrimp, creating a velvety white sauce enriched with cream and cheese, assembling the layers in a baking dish, and finishing with a garnish of sautéed golden onions. It is an ideal choice for those looking for a sophisticated meal using accessible ingredients.
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