Tortas De Camaron Recipe

Name: Tortas De Camaron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded; 6 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup shrimp powder; 1 cup vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup water, or more as needed; 1 1/2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 (16 ounce) jar nopales (cactus), drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
6 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup shrimp powder
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water, or more as needed
1 1/2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (16 ounce) jar nopales (cactus), drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (optional)

1
Soak ancho chilies in a bowl of warm water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Whisk eggs and shrimp powder together in a bowl.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; pour egg mixture into small 2-inch circles in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
4
Blend ancho chilies, onion, garlic, and water in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed to make a soup consistency. Pour chile mixture into a pot over medium heat; add chicken bouillon and egg patties. Cook and stir until bouillon is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add nopales, reduce heat to low, and cook until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded, 6 eggs, beaten, 1/4 cup shrimp powder, 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, and more.

Yes, Tortas De Camaron 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.

Tortas De Camaron

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