Spanish Tortillitas De Camarones (Shrimp Cakes)

Submitted by Annacia

"This is a very simple and tasty tapa recipe from Cadiz. Posted for Zaar World Tour III."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2 large eggs
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 bunch scallion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb shelled small shrimp, chopped
• salt
• ground pepper
• paprika
• olive oil (for frying)

directions

1. Mix the flour and the eggs in a bowl.
2. Add water and stir into a smooth batter.
3. Add scallions, parsley and shrimp.
4. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
5. Let stand to rest for half an hour or more.
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
7. Spoon in about 2 tablespoons of batter at a time, flatten with the back of the spoon into a thin pancakes.
8. Fry on each side until golden.
9. Serve immediately.

10. *note*: I ask Chef Kate if she used Pam for her griddle method. Here is her reply:

11. "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.".

Reviews

[twissis]

Made for ZWT-8 & a fellow Chef Gone Wild, I saved your recipe for my last Spanish effort so it could be the starter for a dinner party last nite. I used chives that I get in abundant supply from the garden of a friend, "real deal" smoked Hungarian Paprika the same friend brought me from Budapest, Icelandic baby shrimp & a generous amt of lemon pepper ... the latter as DH is salt-restricted & it always seems to add a welcome flavour (esp w/shrimp). A guest who sees himself as quite a foodie said these "shrimp cakes" were the best tapas dish he'd ever eaten. From my view as the cook, they were a make-ahead, easy-fix that tasted great & re-warmed well in the microwave w/o loss of their fried texture. I couldn't ask for more & they are certain to be made again. Thx for sharing this recipe w/us.

 

[Nif_H]

This made a lot more than what I expected! I made as directed except I put 1/4 of the batter aside before adding the shrimp and added cooked chicken to the small amount for my one son. Probably not the healthiest dish to make but darn good!!! These would be awesome for appetizers and you could use whatever you want in it. I have to admit that I loved the large chopped shrimp! Made for my fellow Chef Gone Wild for ZWT8. Thanks Annacia! :)

 

[PrairieHarpy]

Tasty, thanks!

 

[Bergy]

I did a couple of things differently but still within the bounds of your recipe! Reading the reviews I decided to leave the shrimp whole and used 3 shrimp to each little pancake -each pancake was apprx 2" across. Also I added 1 tsp chili flakes and a minced clove of garlic. Loved them. I made the whole recipe and I will try freezing the rest. Will post a further review when I defrost them Thanks Annacia for a great Sunday appetizer to compliment my Mart Mart

 

[2TSMOM]

Fantastic! My husband, kids and myself loved this. I thought I messed up when I added the shrimp (baby salad size) without chopping it up first, but it held together and turned out great. My husband said when I make this again not to chop it up. I used some cumin and a little bit of chilli powder because I didn't know I was out of paprika. Lastly I also added some chopped mushrooms to it. Thank you for this awsome and God Bless.