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Tortas de Camarón Recipe
Tortas de camarón represent a beloved Mexican tradition, especially cherished during Lent when families seek flavorful meatless options. These golden, crispy shrimp fritters combine dried shrimp with masa and aromatic spices, creating savory patties with incredible depth of flavor. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by tender, seasoned filling that honors generations of authentic Mexican cooking techniques passed down through families.
This tortas de camarón recipe is from my mother-in-law. She likes to serve it during Lent. It consists of fried shrimp patties smothered in sauce and nopales. You may serve this with rice and tortillas (some like to top it with cilantro). I just eat it like soup!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
6 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup shrimp powder
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
½ white onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup water, or more as needed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ chicken bouillon cubes
1 (16 ounce) jar nopales (cactus), drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Soak ancho chilies in a large bowl of warm water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Whisk beaten eggs and shrimp powder together in a medium bowl until well combined.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; pour egg mixture into small 2-inch circles in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fried egg patties to a plate. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
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Blend ancho chilies, onion, water, and garlic in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed to make a soup consistency.
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Pour mixture into a large pot over medium heat; add chicken bouillon and fried egg patties. Cook and stir until bouillon is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
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Add nopales, reduce heat to low, and cook until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro to serve.
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From the Editor
Ground dried shrimp (camarón molido) can be found in the Mexican spice aisle in some supermarkets, as well as specialty markets and online.
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 145 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 145 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium 387mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 9g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 14% |
| Calcium 166mg | 13% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 496mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
