FoodHopp

Name: Authentic Torta de Camarones Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup Mexican beer (such as Modelo or Pacifico) or club soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2-3 cups); 4 telera rolls (or bolillo rolls), sliced lengthwise; 2 ripe avocados, sliced; 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine); 1/2 cup crema mexicana or sour cream (optional, for drizzling); *For the Spicy Sauce (Salsa de Árbol or similar):**; 5-6 dried árbol chiles, stems removed (or 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo for a smokier flavor); 2 medium tomatoes, roasted; 1/4 white onion, roasted; 2 cloves garlic, roasted; 1/2 cup water or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance heat)

Torta de Camarones

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

A shrimp sandwich typically served with avocado and spicy sauce.

Sandwich

seafood

Rate this food

Ingredients

Recent Reviews

Loading reviews...