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Shrimp Fritters (Tortillas de camarones)
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Spain Authentic home cooking from Spain, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Spain as Tortillas de camarones
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Shrimp Fritters (Tortillas de camarones)

josevillalta
josevillalta @JoseVillalta_520
España

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.

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.

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Shrimp Fritters (Tortillas de camarones)

josevillalta
josevillalta @JoseVillalta_520
España

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.

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.

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Ingredients

  1. 4 1/2 ozsmall peeled shrimp (about 125 grams)
  2. 2small onions
  3. ---- For the Batter
  4. 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour (about 16 grams)
  5. 2 tablespoonstempura flour (about 16 grams)
  6. Chopped parsley (I ran out, so optional)
  7. Very cold water (add as needed; the batter should be quite liquid)
  8. Olive oil
  9. Salt
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  1. 1

    Clean the shrimp, remove the heads, and season with salt. Set aside.

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  2. 2

    Finely dice the onions into very small pieces.

    A picture of step 2 of Shrimp Fritters (Tortillas de camarones).
  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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    Serve immediately with a cold beer. Enjoy!

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Published in the US on September 28, 2025 14:01
España
Me encanta la cocina y cocinar, las recetas mejores son las más sencillas y las más tradicionales, debemos cocinar y publicar para que no se pierdan, tenemos esa obligación, posiblemente las vamos variando poco a poco pero es normal, la evolución es imparable, hace muchos años el marisco solo lo comían las clases media y baja, y en cambio los pollos los comía la clase alta, todo cambia, gracias a dios tenemos productos que desconocíamos hasta hace poco, hoy podemos consumir artículos fuera de temporada, tenemos un abanico más amplio para cocinar, quién ama la cocina debe preservar la herencia de nuestros ancestros, eso es amar la cocina
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