Copetes de Camarones (Shrimp Sandwiches)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Preparation time
20 minutes
Number of servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
750
gr shrimp
4
piece(s) scallion stalks, chopped
2
tbsp butter
2
piece(s) ripe tomatoes
2
piece(s) large red onions
4
piece(s) beaten eggs
2
tbsp wheat flour
pinch salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Wash shrimp and leave in boiling water for 3 minutes, remove and peel.
- Sauté scallions in butter, add shrimp, salt and pepper, and stir for 3 minutes.
- Grind everything (should be a purée).
- Cut tomatoes and onions into slices.
- Form sandwiches with tomato slice below, covered with layer of ground shrimp and onion slice on top (pressing a little with hand).
- Beat eggs with flour, a little salt and pepper; coat sandwiches in this batter and fry immediately in hot oil until golden.
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