Spicy Shrimp Katafi Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Katafi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, greasing muffin cups; Juice from 2 limes, divided; 1 teaspoon of ancho chile pepper powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 12 cooked shelled medium shrimp; 1/4 lb katafi (shredded phyllo dough from a 1-lb. box, thawed and kept covered); 2 tablespoons fresh avocado, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons fresh red tomato, chopped finely; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, garnish

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter, greasing muffin cups
Juice from 2 limes, divided
1 teaspoon of ancho chile pepper powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 cooked shelled medium shrimp
1/4 lb katafi (shredded phyllo dough from a 1-lb. box, thawed and kept covered)
2 tablespoons fresh avocado, chopped finely
2 tablespoons fresh red tomato, chopped finely
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, garnish

1
Grease a nonstick 12- cup muffin tin with butter. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the juice from one lime, ancho chile powder, cayenne, olive oil and shrimp in a medium mixing bowl; stir with hands until the shrimp are well coated; set aside to marinate while working with dough.
2
Pull apart the strands of katafi dividing it among the 12 muffin cups; it will fill them half way up; push them down making a nest. Drain and discard the marinade; put a single shrimp into each nest of katafi. Cook for 12 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven until the katafi is golden.
3
While the Shrimp Katafi are cooking, combine the avocado, tomato and remaining juice of one lime into another small mixing bowl; add salt and pepper; combine until all is well coated. After taking the shrimp out of the oven, let rest for 5 minutes; remove to serving dish; spoon the tomato mixture on top of each shrimp; add a spoon of sour cream and the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, greasing muffin cups, Juice from 2 limes, divided, 1 teaspoon of ancho chile pepper powder, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp Katafi 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.

Spicy Shrimp Katafi

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