Brazilian recipe
Shrimp in Roasted Pumpkin (Camarão na moranga: receita e prática)
Discover how to prepare Camarão na Moranga, a quintessential Brazilian dish that marries succulent shrimp with a creamy sauce inside a tender, roasted pumpkin.
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Ingredients
5 peeled and chopped tomatoes
6 cloves of crushed garlic
Chopped cilantro to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt to taste
1 lemon
3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup requeijão cremoso
Chopped pimenta de cheiro to taste
1 kg cleaned shrimp
1 can of table cream
3 large grated onions
Chopped parsley and scallions to taste
1 medium pumpkin (moranga)
50 ml cognac
6 cloves of crushed garlic
Chopped cilantro to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt to taste
1 lemon
3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup requeijão cremoso
Chopped pimenta de cheiro to taste
1 kg cleaned shrimp
1 can of table cream
3 large grated onions
Chopped parsley and scallions to taste
1 medium pumpkin (moranga)
50 ml cognac
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs at local Sierra Leonean markets like the ones in Freetown or regional town markets. For the specific Brazilian ingredients, check well-stocked international food aisles or specialty import grocery stores in larger cities. 'Requeijão' is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese; if unavailable, a thick, mild cream cheese or heavy béchamel can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the garlic and onion
- Brown the garlic in the margarine
- Add the grated onions and sauté until translucent
- Cook the shrimp
- Add the cleaned shrimp to the mixture, season with salt, and cook for a few minutes until pink
- Set aside
- Flambé the shrimp
- Warm the cognac in a small pan
- Carefully ignite the cognac and flambé the shrimp
- Once the flame dies out, add the curry, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and pimenta de cheiro
- Mix everything thoroughly
- Add the cream
- Lower the heat and incorporate the cream, stirring constantly
- Cook for a few minutes without letting it reach a boil
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture rest
- Prepare the pumpkin
- Wash and dry the pumpkin
- Using a sharp knife, cut a lid into the top of the pumpkin
- With a spoon, scoop out the pulp and seeds, leaving a thin layer of flesh on the walls
- Wipe the inside with a damp cloth
- Grease and stuff
- Spread the requeijão along the interior of the pumpkin
- Fill with the creamy shrimp sauce
- Replace the top lid and wrap the entire pumpkin in aluminum foil
- Roast the pumpkin
- Place in a bain-marie in the oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the pumpkin flesh is tender when pierced with a fork
- If necessary, cover again and continue roasting until it reaches the desired texture
Observations
Camarão na Moranga is a classic hallmark of Brazilian gastronomy, celebrated for balancing the delicate sweetness of pumpkin with the savory richness of fresh shrimp. This elegant dish is a favorite for special occasions, offering a stunning presentation alongside an unforgettable flavor profile. The method requires sautéing the shrimp with aromatic spices, flambéing with cognac, and serving them within a roasted pumpkin shell lined with a silky, creamy sauce. The final result is a harmonious fusion of textures and tastes that delights any guest.
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