Tortas de Camarón
🍽️ Dinner 🔥 Medium

Tortas de Camarón

This tortas de camarón features egg and shrimp patties simmered in a cactus-based sauce for a comforting Mexican meal. Enjoy as-is or with rice.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
65 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Soak ancho chilies in a large bowl of warm water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk beaten eggs and shrimp powder together in a medium bowl until well combined.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Blend ancho chilies, onion, water, and garlic in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed to make a soup consistency.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Add nopales, reduce heat to low, and cook until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Garnish with cilantro to serve.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

145
Calories
9 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
9 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
387 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228322/tortas-de-camaron/
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