Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp (Camarão ao Creme) - Easy & Quick Homemade
Discover how to make a delicious homemade creamy shrimp. A traditional Brazilian recipe, creamy, practical, and perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare!
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Ingredients
4.4 lbs large shrimp, with shells (or 2.2 lbs 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 (colorau)
1 (17.6 oz) can tomato sauce with basil and parsley flavor
2 tablespoons beef flavored powder seasoning
15 basil leaves, chopped
7 oz butter
8.8 oz cream cheese
1 can (13.5 oz) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, 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 (colorau)
1 (17.6 oz) can tomato sauce with basil and parsley flavor
2 tablespoons beef flavored powder seasoning
15 basil leaves, chopped
7 oz butter
8.8 oz cream cheese
1 can (13.5 oz) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp: Available at most supermarkets in the seafood section, fish markets, or specialty seafood stores. For a more authentic Brazilian experience, look for fresh, head-on shrimp if possible.
Limes: Common in the produce section of any supermarket.
Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Basil, Cilantro, Green Onions: Widely available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Olive Oil: Standard in most supermarkets.
Annatto Powder (Colorau): Often found in Latin or international food aisles of larger supermarkets, or in specialty Latin American or Brazilian markets.
Tomato Sauce: Standard tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes can be used. Look for a brand with basil and parsley if available.
Beef Flavored Powder Seasoning: Available in the spice or international aisles of supermarkets. You can substitute with a good quality beef bouillon powder.
Butter, Cream Cheese, Evaporated Milk, Cornstarch: Standard dairy and baking items found in any supermarket.
Limes: Common in the produce section of any supermarket.
Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Basil, Cilantro, Green Onions: Widely available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Olive Oil: Standard in most supermarkets.
Annatto Powder (Colorau): Often found in Latin or international food aisles of larger supermarkets, or in specialty Latin American or Brazilian markets.
Tomato Sauce: Standard tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes can be used. Look for a brand with basil and parsley if available.
Beef Flavored Powder Seasoning: Available in the spice or international aisles of supermarkets. You can substitute with a good quality beef bouillon powder.
Butter, Cream Cheese, Evaporated Milk, Cornstarch: Standard dairy and baking items found in any supermarket.
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, sauté the crushed garlic in olive oil until golden
- Add the chopped onion, annatto powder, and chopped tomato
- Cook until the onion softens
- Stir in the tomato sauce, beef powder seasoning, and chopped basil
- Add the butter and shrimp to the pot
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the cream cheese and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a little of the liquid removed from the pot and add to the mixture, cooking for another 3 minutes
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and green onions
- Turn off the heat and incorporate the evaporated milk
- Stir gently until a homogeneous sauce is achieved
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'll achieve a restaurant-quality 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'll achieve a restaurant-quality dish, where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Get ready to delight everyone with this irresistible recipe.
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