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Shrimp fritters — traditional dish from Cádiz, Spain
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Nutritional Values

🔥290kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish 🌾 Gluten

Shrimp fritters

How to order / say it
Say it Tortillitas de camarones — [Tor-tee-LEE-tas deh ka-ma-RO-nes]
Order I'd like the shrimp fritters, please.
Locally Me gustaría las tortillitas de camarones, por favor.
Say locally

Crispy, thin fritters made with tiny shrimp and chickpea flour.

Why try it?

These delicate fritters are a testament to Seville's proximity to the sea and love for seafood. Their unique texture and simple preparation stand as a culinary staple in the tapas bars across Seville.

How it tastes

Golden and crisp, the fritters are lightly salted and aromatic with a hint of the sea, offering a crunchy exterior that gives way to a tender center dotted with sweet shrimp. They are typically served as a tapa with a wedge of lemon.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

This dish arose in the 19th century along the coastal regions of Andalusia, where the availability of shrimp and chickpea flour led to the creation of this quick and satisfying snack, which soon became a favorite tapa in Seville.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 200 g small shrimp
  • 🌾 150 g chickpea flour
  • 🧂 200 ml water
  • 🌿 10 g parsley
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🫒 100 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Mix chickpea flour, water, and parsley into a batter.
  2. 2 Add chopped onion and shrimp to the mixture.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a pan.
  4. 4 Spoon batter into hot oil, frying until golden and crisp.

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