Brazilian recipe
Shrimp and Catupiry Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de camarão com catupiry)
A flavorful and creamy shrimp filling, enhanced with Brazilian-style requeijão for a luscious texture that perfectly complements crispy pastry dough.
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Ingredients
Chopped fresh parsley, for finishing and garnish
200g Catupiry or high-quality thick, creamy spreadable cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for sautéing
Salt to taste, for seasoning
1 onion, finely diced
400g cleaned shrimp, cooked or sautéed, firm and bite-sized
2 cloves garlic, minced
Black pepper to taste
200g Catupiry or high-quality thick, creamy spreadable cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for sautéing
Salt to taste, for seasoning
1 onion, finely diced
400g cleaned shrimp, cooked or sautéed, firm and bite-sized
2 cloves garlic, minced
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh or frozen cleaned shrimp in the seafood aisle of most supermarkets. Catupiry, a unique Brazilian creamy cheese, is often available at specialty international grocers or Latin markets; as a substitute, you may use a thick, spreadable cream cheese or a mix of heavy cream and soft cheese if the original is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook quickly, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Catupiry until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Finish by gently folding in the chopped parsley.
- Allow the filling to cool completely before using it to assemble your pastries.
Observations
This shrimp and Catupiry filling is a classic staple in Brazilian snack culture, favored for its effortless preparation and rich, savory profile. By combining succulent, cleaned shrimp with aromatic onion and garlic, and binding it all together with the velvety richness of Catupiry (a specialized Brazilian processed cream cheese), you achieve a luxurious consistency. It is the ideal choice for filling pastries destined for parties, casual snacks, or quick meals, pairing beautifully with thin, crispy fried dough.
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