Azul Camaron Mariposa

A sensuous trio of blue-veined Cambozola, mild Cream Cheese and smokey Gruyere are combined to create a buttery cream sauce that's delectable over , Scallops, Lobster, grilled Oysters and yes... Chicken.

This recipe is one of my personal creations.  It makes a gorgeous presentation and the flavor is magnificent!

Your family and friends will think you slaved over it, but let's just keep that little secret between us! ;-)

As a Dinner meal, this recipe serves 2 generously.  As a appetizer, it will serve up to 6.

Step 1 Ingredients and Prep

Ingredients you'll need:

12 ounces Raw (defrosted weight) Jumbo Shrimp (20-25 per pound) 

For the Azul Sauce:

1/2 cup (one stick) Butter, divided- One 4 Tablespoon chunk and four individual 1 Tablespoon chunks 
2 oz. Cream Cheese (Full fat- no scrimping ;-)
1 oz.  Cambozola Cheese*
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream - (may substitute Half & Half)
1 Tablespoon Capers
1 teaspoon fresh garlic- grated or minced
1/4 teaspoon Dried Parsley
Garlic Salt to taste

Garnish:  

2 Tablespoon Gruyere, Romano or Parmesan Cheese
Lime Wedges- a MUST! ;-) 

Prep work:

Put 2 ozs. of Cream Cheese in a small bowl.

Cut 1 oz of Cambozola Cheese from the wedge. Use a sharp, thin knife to remove the rind from the Cambozola cheese. Eat the rind. ;-)

Put the Cambozola cheese in the bowl with the cream cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and allow them an hour or more to reach room temperature. (No, you cannot microwave Cambozola cheese successfully. Don't even think about it. ;-)

Remove the skin from a large clove of fresh garlic. Grate or mince 1 heaping teaspoon. Set aside.

Rinse the Capers in cold water. Set aside.

Finely grate 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese. Place in a small dish and set aside. If you keep your home warm, put this cheese in the refrigerator until serving time.

Slice the limes into wedges. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.

* Cambozola is a  triple-cream, blue-veined cheese. It's an exquisite German hybrid creation that combines Camembert with the blue veins of a Gorgonzola. You can find it at  Costco ( approx $9 per pound), specialty cheese shops and online. 

Comments

[ehudwill]

Shrimp and cheese two of my favorites. Do you deliver?

[FlatLinerMEDIC]

What are you trying to say with in your title?

[canida]

Wow, this sounds awesome!

[bajablue]

Muchas gracias, canida! ;-D