Gorditos De Camaron Recipe
Rolled flour tortilla filled with shrimp, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, deep fried and covered with cheese. Served with guacamole.
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Ingredients
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Filling
Gorditos
Guacamole
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Add the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the Gorditos
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Take a flour tortilla and place a generous amount of the shrimp filling in the center. Fold the sides over the filling and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a sealed gordito.
- 4
Repeat
Repeat this process with all tortillas and filling.
Fry the Gorditos
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 6
Fry the Gorditos
Carefully add the rolled gorditos to the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Add Cheese
While still hot, sprinkle shredded cheese over the gorditos and allow it to melt slightly.
Prepare the Guacamole
- 8
- 9
