Puffed Shrimp

Puffed shrimp, a traditional Ecuadorian delicacy. Marinated in lemon, garlic, and spices, then breaded and fried until golden. Served with plantains and rice, they are a feast for the senses. Don’t miss this recipe full of flavor and tradition.

Puffed shrimp is a delicious dish prepared by marinating the shrimp with lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper.

They are then breaded with beaten eggs and flour, and finally fried in hot oil.

It is served with plantains, pickles, and rice to complement its unique flavor.

Puffed Shrimp

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Puffed Shrimp

1 ½ kilogram of Fresh and cleaned shrimp

300 grams of Wheat flour

2 tablespoons of Ground garlic

45 milliliters of Lemon juice

3 Beaten eggs

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1 : In a bowl, place the shrimp and marinate with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 2 : Let them marinate for a few minutes.

Step 3 : Then, add the beaten eggs over the shrimp.

Step 4 : Next, remove the shrimp from the bowl and coat with flour.

Step 5 : Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.

Step 6 : Once ready, serve with plantains, pickles, and rice.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Marinate the shrimp with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for a few minutes. Puffed Shrimp - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Coat the shrimp with beaten eggs and then pass through flour. Puffed Shrimp - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Fry the shrimp in hot oil until golden and crispy. Puffed Shrimp - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Serve accompanied by plantains, pickles, and rice for enjoyment. Puffed Shrimp - Preparation - Step 4

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