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Venezuelan Shrimp Empanadas
A traditional Venezuelan dish featuring crispy empanada pastry filled with succulent shrimp, perfect for a snack or light meal.
⏱30 min🍽12 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 package (12-15 pieces) empanada pastry
- ●1 pound, peeled and deveined shrimpfresh or frozen, thawed
- ●1 medium, finely chopped onion
- ●2 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1/2 cup, crumbled (optional) velvety cheese (queso fresco)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a bowl, mix together shrimp, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Place an empanada pastry on a flat surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture onto one half of the pastry.
- 4
Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
- 5
Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
- 6
Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot. If desired, sprinkle with velvety cheese.