Brazilian recipe
Creamy Shrimp Casserole
Discover how to make a delicious homemade creamy shrimp casserole. A traditional Brazilian recipe, creamy, practical, and perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare!
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Ingredients
4.4 lbs large shrimp with shells (or 2.2 lbs peeled)
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small can (approx. 4 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 box (18.3 oz) tomato sauce with basil and parsley flavor
2 tablespoons beef-flavored powder seasoning
15 basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g cream cheese
1 can (approx. 13.5 fl oz) heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches scallions, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small can (approx. 4 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 box (18.3 oz) tomato sauce with basil and parsley flavor
2 tablespoons beef-flavored powder seasoning
15 basil leaves, chopped
200 g butter
250 g cream cheese
1 can (approx. 13.5 fl oz) heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
2 bunches scallions, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Shrimp can be found in the seafood section of most supermarkets or at fish markets.
Limes are available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Garlic, onions, and tomatoes are standard produce items found in supermarkets.
Olive oil and butter are pantry staples found in most supermarkets.
Paprika is typically found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Tomato sauce, cream cheese, and heavy cream are dairy and sauce items found in refrigerated sections of supermarkets.
Cornstarch is usually in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Basil, cilantro, and scallions are fresh herbs commonly found in the produce section of supermarkets or at farmers' markets.
Beef-flavored powder seasoning and specialty tomato sauces can often be found in international or Latin/Hispanic food aisles of larger supermarkets, or at specialty Latin/Brazilian import stores.
Limes are available in the produce section of supermarkets.
Garlic, onions, and tomatoes are standard produce items found in supermarkets.
Olive oil and butter are pantry staples found in most supermarkets.
Paprika is typically found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Tomato sauce, cream cheese, and heavy cream are dairy and sauce items found in refrigerated sections of supermarkets.
Cornstarch is usually in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Basil, cilantro, and scallions are fresh herbs commonly found in the produce section of supermarkets or at farmers' markets.
Beef-flavored powder seasoning and specialty tomato sauces can often be found in international or Latin/Hispanic food aisles of larger supermarkets, or at specialty Latin/Brazilian import stores.
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, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant
- Add the chopped onion, paprika, and chopped tomato
- Cook until the onion softens
- Stir in the tomato sauce, beef-flavored powder seasoning, and chopped basil
- Add the butter and shrimp to the pot
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the cream cheese and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens
- If needed, dissolve the cornstarch in a little of the sauce removed from the pot and add it to the mixture, cooking for another 3 minutes
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and scallions
- Turn off the heat and gently mix in the heavy cream
- Stir gently until a homogeneous cream is obtained
Observations
Creamy shrimp casserole 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'll 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'll 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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