Brazilian recipe
Creamy Four-Cheese Shrimp Recipe
This creamy four-cheese shrimp dish is rich and flavorful, perfect for quick yet impressive meals using peeled shrimp and a blend of savory cheeses.
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Ingredients
3 slices Prato cheese (substitute: Havarti)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 slices Provolone cheese
2 cartons (200g each) heavy cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup cream cheese (requeijão type)
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil as needed for sautéing
1 kg cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 slices Mozzarella cheese
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 slices Provolone cheese
2 cartons (200g each) heavy cream
Salt to taste
1/2 cup cream cheese (requeijão type)
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Dried and fresh herbs to taste
Olive oil as needed for sautéing
1 kg cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 slices Mozzarella cheese
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp and cheeses can be found in the deli and seafood sections of any well-stocked supermarket. Requeijão is often available in the specialty cheese or international foods aisle, otherwise, use a thick spreadable cream cheese.
Preparation method
- Heat a pan with olive oil and sauté the garlic until golden.
- Add the shrimp and sauté until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Stir in the fresh and dried herbs, mixing well to allow flavors to develop for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, mustard, and tomato paste, stirring to incorporate all ingredients.
- Arrange the cheese slices over the shrimp, ensuring they do not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little boiling water bit by bit until reaching the desired consistency.
- Once the cheeses have melted, add the cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring thoroughly.
- As soon as the sauce begins to bubble, remove the pan from the heat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately while hot.
Observations
This four-cheese shrimp recipe combines intense flavors with a luscious texture, making it an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a special occasion. It features clean, shell-off shrimp simmered in a blend of fast-melting cheeses. The preparation involves sautéing the shrimp with aromatics, incorporating the cheese blend and heavy cream, and finishing with a hint of mustard and tomato paste to balance the richness.
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