Causa Con Camarones Recipe
Potato puree molded and served cold, filled with shrimp salad.
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Ingredients
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Causa con Camarones Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Potato Puree
Boil the yellow potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them in a bowl. Mix in lime juice, aji amarillo paste, salt, and olive oil until smooth and well combined.
- 2
Make the Shrimp Salad
In a separate bowl, combine the cooked and chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, mashed avocado, and chopped chives. Mix well to combine. Season with salt to taste.
- 3
Assemble the Causa
In a mold or dish, layer half of the potato puree at the bottom. Spread the shrimp salad evenly over the potato layer. Top with the remaining potato puree, smoothing it out to cover the shrimp salad.
- 4
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the assembled causa for at least 1 hour. Before serving, garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and olives on top. Cut into slices and serve cold.
