Shrimp Empanadas (Empanadas de Camarones) Recipe

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (14)

  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sofrito
  • 10 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
  • Canola oil, for frying

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats