Appetizers
Spicy Shrimp Empanadas
⏱ 40 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 package of empanada dough (20 count)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Lay an empanada dough circle on a flat surface and place a tablespoon of the shrimp mixture in the center.
- Fold the dough in half and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve the empanadas hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
