Tortillitas de Camarones
June 20, 2020
Tiny shrimp are used in this Spanish fritter recipe. All fish stalls have these tiny shrimps which you eat whole.
150g Camarones
100g Plain flour
100g Chickpea flour
240ml cold water
Small spring onion, finely chopped
Parsley, finely chopped
Salt
White pepper
Turmeric (optional)
In a bowl mix all ingredients except the shrimps, parsley, onion and water
Add water to form a batter
Mix in shrimps, parsley and onion, mix well then chill for 30 minutes
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan add olive oil and gently bring up to heat
When ready and using a tablespoon add the batter to the hot oil (flatten a little) and cook until golden
Pre Covid-19 these little beauties were often served as a (free) tapa in the bars of my village.