Best Tortillitas With Shrimp Recipes

SPANISH TORTILLITAS DE CAMARONES (SHRIMP CAKES)

Steps:

• Mix the flour and the eggs in a bowl.
• Add water and stir into a smooth batter.
• Add scallions, parsley and shrimp.
• Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Let stand to rest for half an hour or more.
• Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
• Spoon in about 2 tablespoons of batter at a time, flatten with the back of the spoon into a thin pancakes.
• Fry on each side until golden.
• Serve immediately.
• *note*: I ask Chef Kate if she used Pam for her griddle method. Here is her reply:.
• "Just dry--using the smooth plates of an electric waffle iron with removable plates-I got it good and hot and then cooked them, letting them cook on one side and then turning only once - No sticking and really delicious and a lot less calories and fat.".

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp, oil and garlic, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
• Toss pasta with pesto. Add sun-dried tomatoes and basil; toss well. Top with shrimp and cheese.

SHRIMP TORTILLITAS

Steps:

• In bowl, whisk the flours with the salt and gradually whisk in 1 cup water until smooth. Stir in the shrimp, onion and parsley. (Batter can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead and left in a cool place.)
• Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into a large skillet and heat over high heat until smoking. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil, spreading with a spoon to make thin, lacy pancakes. (You will be able to cook about 4 at a time.) Fry for about 1 minute, until golden underneath, and turn to brown the other side. Drain and serve immediately.