Creamy Shrimp with Melted Catupiry: Easy & Delicious Recipe

Summary

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 500g cleaned shrimp
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Melted Catupiry:

• 200g Catupiry cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Chopped parsley to taste

Instructions

1. Season the shrimp with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the Catupiry cheese and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the Catupiry cheese is completely dissolved and forms a smooth cream.
4. Add the heavy cream to the Catupiry cheese mixture and mix well.
5. Pour the Catupiry cheese sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Gently mix to coat all the shrimp in the sauce.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the Shrimp Catupiry immediately.

Tips and Variations

• For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Catupiry sauce.
• Serve Shrimp Catupiry with white rice and potato sticks for a complete meal.
• You can use other types of creamy cheese, like requeijão, if you prefer. Shrimp Catupiry is delicious either way!
• Add sliced mushrooms to the shrimp sauté for extra flavor.
• Try baking the Shrimp Catupiry in the oven with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

CHEF’s Tips

To ensure your Shrimp Catupiry turns out perfectly, it’s crucial not to overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp tends to become rubbery and loses its succulence. Cook it just until it changes color and turns pink. When preparing the Catupiry sauce, use low heat and stir constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more milk to adjust the consistency. The quality of the Catupiry cheese also influences the final result; opt for a good quality Catupiry to ensure an authentic flavor and ideal creaminess. Pair this dish with a dry and refreshing white wine to enhance the flavors of the Shrimp Catupiry.