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Tortilla de Camarones
Crispy shrimp fritters from Cádiz — tiny shrimp bound in a chickpea flour batter and fried until lacy and golden. An Andalusian specialty.
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Appetizer·Spanish·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Batter
- ½ lb tiny shrimp (whole)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Make batter
Whisk chickpea flour, water, olive oil, baking powder, and salt. Fold in shrimp and parsley. Rest 30 minutes.
- 2
Fry
Spoon small amounts into hot oil. Fry until deeply golden and crisp on both sides.
- 3
Serve
Drain well. Serve hot with lemon.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 22g protein · 24g carbs · 14g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
