Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp (Camarão ao creme)
Discover how to prepare an authentic Brazilian creamy shrimp. A rich, velvet-textured recipe that is practical and perfect for special occasions.
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Ingredients
2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg without shells)
Juice of 2 white lemons
Salt to taste
5 cloves of crushed garlic
1 small tin of extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
1 box (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil flavor
2 tablespoons meat-flavored seasoning powder
15 basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão cremoso
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches of cilantro, chopped
2 bunches of green onions, chopped
Juice of 2 white lemons
Salt to taste
5 cloves of crushed garlic
1 small tin of extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons annatto powder
1 box (520 g) tomato sauce with parsley and basil flavor
2 tablespoons meat-flavored seasoning powder
15 basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão cremoso
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches of cilantro, chopped
2 bunches of green onions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh shrimp, cilantro, and green onions at local markets or supermarkets. Requeijão cremoso is a unique Brazilian creamy cheese spread; if unavailable, a thick cream cheese may be used as a substitute. Annatto powder can be found in spice shops or specialized international food aisles.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp well and marinate in lemon juice and salt for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the shrimp again and drain completely.
- In a large pan, sauté 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 pan.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the requeijão cremoso 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 heavy cream.
- Mix 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 practicality, 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 dish.
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 dish.
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