SHRIMP EMPANADAS RECIPE - (5/5)

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Shrimp Empanadas Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by es123

Number Of Ingredients 22

Masa (Dough):
8 oz. sweet potato, cooked
1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Relleno (Filling):
2 tablespoons olive oil (or dende oil)
1/2 a small onion
3 cloves of garlic, mashed
1/2 teaspoon bay leaf, finely crumbled
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon green bell pepper
1 tablespoon red bell pepper
3 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 thai green chilies or 1 small jalapeno, minced (optional)
8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped fine
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1-1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • For the Masa: In a large bowl mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher (a food processor will make them gummy). Mix in the butter and the flour mixture, kneading gently to get a smooth dough adding a little more flour if it gets sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. For the Relleno: Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over low heat. Add the onion, garlic paste, bell and hot peppers, cilantro and zest. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes, stirring a few times with a wooden spoon. Add the shrimp and lime juice and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle in the flour, mixing well. Add the coconut milk and cook, stirring, to obtain a creamy consistency and the flour is cooked. Remove from the heat and let cool. To Assemble: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3" Circles. Place about 1 level tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle, fold over into a cresent shape and press the edges together with your fingers to seal. Brush with the egg mixture and bake in the upper third of the oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

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Overall, these shrimp empanadas were a success! I would definitely recommend trying them.


Dada Sanneh
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These empanadas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Morgan Cass
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I love shrimp empanadas and this recipe did not disappoint!


Roshawn Brown
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These empanadas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jolene Lynthycum
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the empanadas turned out okay.


Umair Zaheer
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The empanadas were a bit greasy for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Rosa Astello
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These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought dough to save time and they still came out flaky and delicious.


Vijay Pratap
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp empanadas were delicious!


Aun Alvi
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These empanadas were so good! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


ubaid Shkubaid
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I've made these shrimp empanadas a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Annie Leach
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These shrimp empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making these again.