Sunday Brunch: Shrimp Arepas

Sunday Brunch: Shrimp Arepas
Sunday Brunch: Shrimp Arepas might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and pescatarian recipe has 328 calories, 27g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. If you have vegetable oil, shallot, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Instructions

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Place masarepa and salt in a large bowl and mix to combine. Slowly pour hot water into masarepa, mixing with a fork until dough comes together.
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Roll into a log, wrap in plastic, and let rest 20 minutes.
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Once arepas, have rested divide in half, then divide each half into 8 pieces. Shape into short cylinders (like a hockey puck) then wrap individually in plastic wrap if not using right away.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and sear each arepa until just beginning to brown, then transfer to oven. Allow to bake for 20 minutes.
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While arepas are in the oven, prepare shrimp by heating oil in a skillet over medium high heat, add shallot, and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
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Add garlic and chili and cook until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
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Add shrimp and lime juice and cook until shrimp are pink and starting to become firm, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Once arepas are cooked, split and fill with shrimp and any or all of the optional garnishes.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp works really well with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try Alois Lageder Terran Alpina Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 16 dollars per bottle.
Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio
Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio
Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Pinot Grigio is bright yellow in color with pronounced flowery aromas with a hint of spice; medium-bodied with good minerality and a precise finish. Pairs well with fish and shellfish, poultry, white meats as a starter or with the meal
DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h, 5 m.
Servings4
Health Score37
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