Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp in Herb Sauce (Camarão ao creme)
Discover how to prepare a classic creamy shrimp dish. A traditional Brazilian recipe that is rich, velvety, and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg peeled)
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
1 carton (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons meat-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g creamy requeijão
1 can table cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small tin extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
1 carton (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons meat-flavored seasoning powder
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g creamy requeijão
1 can table cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh seafood at local fish markets or supermarkets. For Brazilian-specific items like 'requeijão' or 'colorau' (annatto), check specialty international grocery stores. As a substitute for requeijão, you may use cream cheese or spreadable processed cheese; for annatto, paprika can serve as a color alternative, though the flavor profile will differ.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly and marinate in lime juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the shrimp again and drain completely.
- In a large pot, brown the crushed garlic in the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion, annatto powder, and chopped tomato.
- Cook until the onion softens.
- Incorporate the tomato sauce, seasoning powder, and chopped basil.
- Add the butter and the shrimp to the pot.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the creamy requeijão and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- If necessary, dissolve the cornstarch in a little of the broth taken from the pan and add to the mixture, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro and green onions.
- Turn off the heat and incorporate the table cream.
- Stir gently until you obtain a homogeneous cream.
Observations
Creamy shrimp is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavor and velvety texture. This recipe allows you to recreate this delicacy at home with ease, making it ideal for special occasions or to elevate an everyday dinner.
With fresh ingredients and a detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Get ready to delight everyone with this irresistible recipe.
With fresh ingredients and a detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Get ready to delight everyone with this irresistible recipe.
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