Tortilla Crusted Shrimp w/Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa Recipe

Name: Tortilla Crusted Shrimp w/Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled,deveined and butterflied; 2 cups masa harina (for gluten free) or 2 cups flour, for dusting; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk (or soy milk for lactose free); 8 corn tortillas, use mixed colors if available; ½ cup cornmeal; 2 quarts peanut oil, for frying; salt and pepper; ½ cup pumpkin seeds; 1 tomatoes, cut in half,squeeze out seeds; 1 serrano chili, split in half and remove seeds; 1 small onion, rough chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 bunch green onion

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, peeled,deveined and butterflied
2 cups masa harina (for gluten free) or 2 cups flour, for dusting
3 eggs
1 cup milk (or soy milk for lactose free)
8 corn tortillas, use mixed colors if available
½ cup cornmeal
2 quarts peanut oil, for frying
salt and pepper
½ cup pumpkin seeds
1 tomatoes, cut in half,squeeze out seeds
1 serrano chili, split in half and remove seeds
1 small onion, rough chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bunch green onion

1
Clean the shrimp and set aside.
2
Set up for breading.
3
Add a little chile powder, cumin and garlic powder to the masa or flour.
4
Prepare egg wash with eggs and milk.
5
Tear tortillas into rough pieces- process in food processor till you have a coarsely ground meal- like raw oatmeal- combine with corn meal Coat shrimp thoroughly with masa or flour.
6
Dip shrimp in eggwash making sure they get completely wet.
7
Coat shrimp with tortilla-corn meal breading, pressing the breading into the shrimp to insure there are no bald spots.
8
Deep fry shrimp at 375 degrees (be sure to use your fry thermometer and bring oil back up to 375 between batches before you put more shrimp back in- this keeps the shrimp cooking fast and not greasy) Remove shrimp and drain on rack, not paper towels and keep warm till ready to serve Serve with guacamole and Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa.
9
SALSA.
10
Toss all ingredients with olive oil.
11
Roast together on a cookie sheet for about 15 minutes at 350.
12
Put in blender with fresh cilantro, chicken broth, Kosher salt and Green tops from 1 bunch green onions.

2665

kcal

Calories

231

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled,deveined and butterflied, 2 cups masa harina (for gluten free) or 2 cups flour, for dusting, 3 eggs, 1 cup milk (or soy milk for lactose free), and more.

Yes, Tortilla Crusted Shrimp w/Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tortilla Crusted Shrimp w/Green Pumpkin Seed Salsa

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions