Shrimp Empanadas Recipe

Name: Shrimp Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp, chopped; 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese; 1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise; 1 red pepper, finely chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup oil

Servings: persons

1 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 red pepper, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups flour
1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
1 cup oil

1
Combine first 6 ingredients.
2
Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
4
Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5
Gradually stir in water until mixture forms ball.
6
Place on lightly floured surface; knead 5 min.
7
or until smooth and elastic.
8
Divide dough into 12 balls, using about 2 Tbsp.
9
for each; flatten each to 6-inch round.
10
Spoon about 1/3 cup shrimp mixture onto center of each round; moisten edge with water.
11
Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets.
12
Seal edges with fork.
13
Heat oil in medium deep skillet to 375F.
14
Add empanadas, in batches; cook 3 min.
15
on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
16
Remove from skillet; drain well.

1221

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp, chopped, 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, 1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise, 1 red pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Empanadas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Empanadas

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