Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp (Camarão ao creme)
Discover how to prepare a rich and velvety creamy shrimp. A traditional Brazilian dish that is indulgent, comforting, and perfect for special meals.
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Ingredients
2 kg large shrimp with shells (or 1 kg peeled)
Juice of 2 lemons
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
520 g tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons beef-flavored seasoning powder
15 basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão cremoso
1 tin table cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches coriander, chopped
2 bunches spring onions, chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
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
520 g tomato sauce with parsley and basil
2 tablespoons beef-flavored seasoning powder
15 basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g requeijão cremoso
1 tin table cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches coriander, chopped
2 bunches spring onions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh shrimp, vegetables, and staples at local farmers' markets or large supermarkets. Requeijão cremoso can be found in specialty import stores; as a substitute, you may use a high-fat spreadable cream cheese combined with a little heavy cream to match the consistency.
Preparation method
- Wash the shrimp thoroughly and marinate in the lemon 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, 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 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 coriander and spring onions
- Turn off the heat and incorporate the table cream
- Mix gently until you obtain a homogeneous creamy sauce
Observations
Creamy shrimp is a staple 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 an excellent choice for special occasions or to elevate a standard dinner.
Using fresh ingredients and following this detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Prepare to impress everyone with this irresistible dish.
Using fresh ingredients and following this detailed guide, you will achieve a restaurant-quality dish where succulent shrimp are immersed in a creamy, aromatic sauce. Prepare to impress everyone with this irresistible dish.
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