Brazilian recipe
Shrimp and Hearts of Palm Gratin (Camarão com palmito gratinado)
This classic Brazilian dish features succulent shrimp and delicate hearts of palm in a creamy sauce, topped with golden parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons wheat flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons wheat flour
Salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can hearts of palm, sliced
Margarine and butter, as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can heavy cream
Grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp, hearts of palm (canned), and dairy products at local grocery stores, supermarkets, or farmers' markets. Hearts of palm are often found in the preserved vegetable aisle.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and sliced onion until golden.
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- In a blender, process the milk with the wheat flour until a homogeneous mixture is achieved.
- Add the mixture to the sautéed onions in the pan and cook until thickened, forming a smooth cream.
- Mix the heavy cream into the white sauce and set aside.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp and cover with the white sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- In a frying pan, brown the onion with margarine and butter until lightly caramelized.
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the caramelized onion.
Observations
This dish combines sautéed shrimp and sliced hearts of palm in a rich, creamy sauce, finished with a golden parmesan crust. It is a practical yet flavorful recipe, perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to your table. The preparation involves sautéing the shrimp, crafting a velvety white sauce enriched with cream and cheese, assembling it in a baking dish, and gratinating it to perfection. Topped with lightly caramelized onions, it is an excellent choice for those seeking a gourmet meal using accessible ingredients.
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