Pescadillas de Camaron

Name: Pescadillas de Camaron
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp garlic salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned with tail off; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups Manchego cheese, shredded; 12 El Comal Yellow Corn Ranchera Tortillas, warmed; Cilantro for garnish

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time12 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time37 mins

Ingredients:

1 tsp garlic salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned with tail off

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups Manchego cheese, shredded

12 El Comal Yellow Corn Ranchera Tortillas, warmed

Cilantro for garnish

Directions:

Whisk together garlic salt, pepper, cumin and paprika in a small bowl.

Rinse and drain shrimp. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add seasoning mixture. Toss to mix well. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

While oil heats, assemble pescadillas. Place 2-3 tablespoons cheese and 3-4 shrimp on each tortilla. Fold in half. Use a toothpick to close if necessary.

Carefully place pescadilla in hot oil with tongs. Fry on each side for 3 minutes or until tortilla is golden and shrimp have cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

Serve with cilantro springs for garnish.

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