Brazilian recipe
Easy and Savoury Shrimp and Heart of Palm Bake (Receita de camarão com palmito gratinado e saboroso)
This baked shrimp and heart of palm dish is a Brazilian favourite, featuring a rich, creamy sauce and a perfectly golden parmesan crust.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream
Extra grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can heart of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream
Extra grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Massy Stores or JTA Supermarkets. Look for heart of palm in the canned goods aisle, often in the vegetable section. Fresh shrimp can be found at the seafood counter, and table cream is typically available in the baking or international foods aisle.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and the onion rings until they are golden brown.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, pulse the milk and flour until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture.
- Add the mixture to the onion in the saucepan and cook until it thickens into a rich, heavy cream.
- Stir the table cream into the white sauce and set it aside.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp evenly and cover completely with the prepared white sauce.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden.
- While baking, sauté the onion in a frying pan with a little margarine and butter until slightly caramelised.
- Serve the dish piping hot, garnished with the caramelised onion rings on top.
Observations
This dish brings together sautéed shrimp and succulent heart of palm in a velvety sauce, finished with a generous layer of browned parmesan. It is a practical yet impressive recipe, perfect for elevating your home cooking. The process involves sautéing the shrimp, preparing a thick white sauce with cream, layering it in a baking dish, and grilling until golden, topped off with sweet sautéed onions. It is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a sophisticated meal using accessible pantry staples.
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