Camarão com Catupiry

Camarão com Catupiry is a delightful Brazilian dish featuring succulent shrimp enveloped in a creamy Catupiry cheese sauce, offering a rich and savory flavor. This high-protein seafood dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, highlighting the freshness of the shrimp and the smoothness of the cheese.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Catupiry cheese - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated (for topping)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the Catupiry cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Add lemon juice and chopped cilantro, mixing well to combine.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
8. Broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
9. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 42 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 300 mg
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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