Say itEmpanadas de Cazón — [em-pah-na-das de ka-zon]
OrderI'll have the Empanadas de Cazón.
LocallyQuisiera las Empanadas de Cazón.
Say locally
Fried turnovers filled with seasoned shark meat.
Why try it?
This dish embodies the island’s connection to the sea and its ability to transform simple ingredients into fulfilling meals. It’s a taste of local marine life.
How it tastes
Crispy outer shell encasing a savory, mildly spiced shark filling. Bursting with seafood flavor, aromatic with hints of garlic and herbs.
Origin & History — first documented: 1905
Introduced in the early 20th century, these empanadas became a staple due to the island’s rich fishing culture, utilizing abundant local shark as the main ingredient.
Recipe
Ingredients
🐟200 g shark meat
🧄100 g onion
🥕100 g bell pepper
🌾250 g corn flour
🫒500 ml oil for frying
🧄2 cloves garlic
Method
1Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
2Add shark meat to the mixture and cook until done.
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