Brazilian recipe
Shrimp and Cream Cheese Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de camarão com catupiry)
A savory, creamy filling featuring tender shrimp and rich requeijão, perfect for achieving the ultimate authentic Brazilian pastry experience.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil, for sautéing
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
400g cleaned shrimp, cooked or sautéed
200g requeijão cremoso (Brazilian cream cheese)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
400g cleaned shrimp, cooked or sautéed
200g requeijão cremoso (Brazilian cream cheese)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp and herbs at local wet markets or supermarket seafood counters. Requeijão can be sourced at specialty South American import shops; as a substitute, a high-fat, thick cream cheese or Greek-style labneh may be used to approximate the texture.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook briefly, stirring constantly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the requeijão until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Finish by folding in the chopped parsley gently.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to stuff the pastries.
Observations
This shrimp and requeijão filling is a hallmark of Brazilian comfort food, prized for its harmonious blend of delicate seafood and indulgent, creamy texture. Combining fresh shrimp with the distinctively smooth consistency of Brazilian-style requeijão, along with aromatic aromatics like onions and garlic, this filling is as versatile as it is flavorful. It is the perfect choice for home-style pastry snacks, delivering a professional, savory result that pairs beautifully with a crispy, golden-fried crust.
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