Shrimp Fritters (Tortillas de camarones)

I had my doubts—not when making the recipe, but when deciding whether to publish it. Why? Because I wasn't sure if the correct name was "Tortitas" or "Tortillas de Camarones." "Tortillas de Camarones" is a classic recipe from Cádiz, Spain. The name is a bit confusing since, in Spain, they're called "Tortilla de camarones" even though they don't contain eggs. In Mexico, they're called "Tortitas de Camarones," and those are made with eggs and served with mole, romeritos, or nopales—quite the opposite! Either way, they're delicious, and I highly recommend them. The ingredient amounts are just a guideline since this is a tapa and you can adjust as needed. We had two each for four people (eight total), served with a cold beer. Since I couldn't find small shrimp, I used tiny peeled shrimp instead.
Shrimp Fritters (Tortillas de camarones)
I had my doubts—not when making the recipe, but when deciding whether to publish it. Why? Because I wasn't sure if the correct name was "Tortitas" or "Tortillas de Camarones." "Tortillas de Camarones" is a classic recipe from Cádiz, Spain. The name is a bit confusing since, in Spain, they're called "Tortilla de camarones" even though they don't contain eggs. In Mexico, they're called "Tortitas de Camarones," and those are made with eggs and served with mole, romeritos, or nopales—quite the opposite! Either way, they're delicious, and I highly recommend them. The ingredient amounts are just a guideline since this is a tapa and you can adjust as needed. We had two each for four people (eight total), served with a cold beer. Since I couldn't find small shrimp, I used tiny peeled shrimp instead.
Steps
- 1
Clean the shrimp, remove the heads, and season with salt. Set aside.
- 2
Finely dice the onions into very small pieces.
- 3
Mix the two flours together. Add the shrimp, onion, parsley, and salt. Gradually add very cold water, stirring until well combined. The batter should be quite liquid—this helps the fritters spread out and stay thin and crispy. Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
When ready to cook, take the batter out of the fridge. Heat a skillet over high heat, but don't let the oil smoke. Test the temperature by dropping in a little batter—it should float to the surface. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. As they finish, transfer them to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 5
Serve immediately with a cold beer. Enjoy!
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