Brazilian recipe
Creamy heart of palm and shrimp filling for pastries (Recheio cremoso de palmito e camarão para pastel)
Learn how to make an irresistible, savory, and creamy heart of palm and shrimp filling, perfect for fried or baked pastries.
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Ingredients
Chopped parsley to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g fresh or shelf-stable heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g fresh or shelf-stable heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250g heart of palm, chopped into small pieces
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped
200ml whole milk
300g cleaned shrimp, peeled and deveined
Where to find ingredients
Heart of palm is available in jars at local supermarkets or specialty grocers. Shrimp can be found at local fish markets or supermarket seafood aisles. All other items are pantry staples found at any local grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until they become translucent
- Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes until they change color and turn pink
- Add the chopped heart of palm and mix well
- Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pan and stir until incorporated
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, until you achieve a homogeneous cream
- Incorporate the heavy cream and continue stirring until it becomes very creamy
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens
- Remove from the heat, add the chopped parsley, and mix well
- Let the filling cool completely before using it to fill the pastries
Observations
This classic filling combines tender heart of palm with succulent shrimp, creating a flavorful cream with a velvety texture. It is ideal for filling pastries, whether fried or baked, offering a sophisticated taste and a creamy consistency that pleases a variety of palates. The preparation is quick and practical, ensuring a perfect filling for your homemade snacks. The combination of ingredients results in a cream that unites the delicate flavor of the heart of palm with the freshness of the shrimp, creating a delicious option for any occasion.
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