SHRIMP EMPANADAS RECIPE - (5/5)

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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.

Tunisha Ballah
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I've never made empanadas before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The empanadas turned out perfectly and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


He call me Moto
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I'm allergic to shrimp, but I made these empanadas with chicken instead and they were delicious! The dough is so versatile and can be filled with anything you like.


Kelly White
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These empanadas are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Joinab Begum
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I had a hard time finding aji amarillo paste, so I used a different type of chili paste instead. The empanadas still turned out great!


Star Bugti
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These empanadas were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Montavea Bradley
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but these empanadas were surprisingly good. The filling was flavorful and the dough was flaky. I'd definitely make them again.


Mh Mahadi Mamun
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These empanadas look so good! I can't wait to try them.


whyoutrash 55
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it turned out great! The empanadas were crispy and golden brown, and the shrimp filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tonui Pius
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I've been making these empanadas for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp filling is so flavorful and the dough is perfectly flaky.


Farzana Aktar
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These shrimp empanadas were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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