Crispy Shrimp Empanadas
Golden-fried pastry pockets stuffed with seasoned shrimp, jalapeño, and lime — ready in under 20 minutes. Serve with sriracha mayo for the ultimate dip.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Chop shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with jalapeño, lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
Step 2
Lay out thawed empanada discs. Spoon shrimp mixture and a pinch of cotija onto each disc.
Step 3
Fold each disc in half. Press edges firmly to seal — use a fork to crimp if needed.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until a bread cube sizzles on contact, ~3 minutes.
Step 5
Fry empanadas in batches 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Transfer to paper towels.
Step 6
Stir sriracha with 2 tbsp mayo or sour cream. Serve empanadas hot with the sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large skillet
- slotted spoon
- fork
- paper towels
- small bowl
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
