Alcapurrias de Camarón
Crispy fritters filled with spicy shrimp and a savory potato and green plantain masa, served with a tangy sauce. This puerto rican-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, mashed green plantains, mashed potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2, mashed green plantains
- 2, mashed potatoes
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1, seeded and minced scotch bonnet pepper
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups for frying vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 2 mashed green plantains, 2 mashed potatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 minced scotch bonnet pepper, and 1.5 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup water to form a sticky dough.
- Step 2: Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten each into a disc and fill with 1/2 oz shrimp mixture (shrimp sautéed with garlic and scotch bonnet). Seal edges and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry fritters in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Alcapurrias de Camarón take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (30 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Alcapurrias de Camarón?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Alcapurrias de Camarón?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Alcapurrias de Camarón for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Alcapurrias de Camarón?
Puerto Rican seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★★
Quick to prep and the results are amazing. A real keeper.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
