Shrimp Pastel - ★Cooking Recipes★

Courtesy of Mata Petisco Bar.
Directions for: Shrimp Pastel

Ingredients

Filling

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp onion, chopped

1 tsp garlic, chopped

300 g tiger shrimp, shell and tail off, deveined

1 Tbsp tomato sauce

1 Tbsp parsley, chopped

100 g Mozzarella, grated

300 mL 35% cream

salt and pepper, to taste

Dough

1 kg all-purpose flour

cup vegetable oil

15 g salt

1 egg

1 tsp vinegar

250 - 300 mL water

Directions

Filling

1. Saut garlic and onion in olive oil.

2. Add the shrimp already cut in smaller pieces.

3. Add the tomato sauce. Cook and remove from the heat.

4. In a separated pan, reduce the 35% cream to 50 mL.

5. Add the reduced cream to the shrimp mixture.

6. Add chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Add the grated mozzarella cheese. Cool down.

Dough

1. Mix by hand all ingredients.

2. Work the dough in a flat surface with flour. Use a rolling pin to open the dough to the desired thickness (the thinner the better).

3. Cut the dough in rectangles. Place some of the filling in the centre of the rectangular dough.

4. Fold the dough in half. Brush just a bit of water in the sides to help the pastel to close properly.

5. Use a fork to press the sides slightly so the borders are sealed.

6. Deep fry in hot oil (350F) until golden brown.

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