Tortitas De Camarones (chilean-style Shrimp Cakes)
Tortitas de Camarones are delicious Chilean-style shrimp cakes that are perfect for a light and flavorful meal. These crispy cakes are packed with shrimp, herbs, and spices, making them a popular dish in Chilean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, cilantro, green onions, garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the beaten eggs to the shrimp mixture and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the shrimp cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the tortitas de camarones hot with a side of your favorite dipping sauce or salsa.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl Food processor Baking sheet Parchment paper Large skillet Spatula
Tools
Food processor Skillet
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the tortitas de camarones with a side of avocado salsa and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure to drain any excess moisture from the shrimp before chopping to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
Cost
$15