Brazilian recipe
Creamy Palm Heart and Shrimp Filling for Pastries
Learn to make an irresistible palm heart and shrimp filling for pastéis (Brazilian pastries). Creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, ideal for sandwiches and savory snacks.
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Ingredients
300g peeled shrimp
250g chopped palm heart
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
100g heavy cream
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
250g chopped palm heart
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
100g heavy cream
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp and palm hearts can typically be found in the frozen section or seafood counter of most supermarkets. Canned palm hearts are also available in the international or canned vegetable aisle. Onions, garlic, butter, flour, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and parsley are standard supermarket staples. For specialty Brazilian or Latin ingredients, check dedicated international markets or sections within larger supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in butter until softened
- Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes, just until they change color
- Stir in the chopped palm heart
- Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and mix well
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until a homogeneous mixture is obtained
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue mixing
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens considerably
- Remove from heat, add the chopped parsley, and mix
- Let the filling cool completely before using to fill the pastries
Observations
This classic palm heart and shrimp filling is a delicious and highly appreciated option for filling pastéis. Its combination of ingredients results in a flavorful cream with a pleasant texture, ideal for those seeking a special savory snack with a touch of seafood. It's a versatile recipe that pleases diverse palates.
The preparation is simple and quick, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade pastéis, whether fried or baked. The contrast of tender palm heart with succulent shrimp, coated in a velvety cream, makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
The preparation is simple and quick, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade pastéis, whether fried or baked. The contrast of tender palm heart with succulent shrimp, coated in a velvety cream, makes this recipe a guaranteed success.
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