Brazilian recipe
Gratinated Shrimp with Heart of Palm (Camarão com palmito gratinado)
This creamy oven-baked dish features tender shrimp and delicate heart of palm, finished with a golden parmesan crust.
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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 heart of palm sliced
Margarine and butter as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table 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 heart of palm sliced
Margarine and butter as needed for sautéing and greasing
1 can table cream
Grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
2 kg cleaned and seasoned shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are readily available at local supermarkets and food retailers. Heart of palm can be found in the canned vegetable aisle; if unavailable, canned artichoke hearts serve as a culinary substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and sliced onions until golden brown
- Prepare the white sauce: in a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the onions until translucent
- In a blender, process the milk with the wheat flour until you have a smooth mixture
- Add the mixture to the sautéed onions in the saucepan and cook until it thickens into a heavy cream
- Stir the table cream into the white sauce and set aside
- In a greased baking dish, spread the sautéed shrimp and cover with the white sauce
- Sprinkle a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese over the top
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes or until gratinated
- Brown the onion in a frying pan with margarine and butter until lightly caramelized
- Serve the dish hot, garnished with the browned onions
Observations
This dish brings together sautéed shrimp and sliced heart of palm in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with golden parmesan cheese. It is a practical and flavorful recipe, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your kitchen. The process involves searing the shrimp, preparing a creamy white sauce, assembling the components in a baking dish, and finishing with a garnish of sautéed golden onions. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a refined meal using accessible ingredients.
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