Tortillitas de Camaron

Little Shrimp Fritters — Tortillitas de Camarón

  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • dash of cayenne
  • 2 T parsley
  • oil for frying
  • 1/2 lb shrimp
  • 1/2 lb flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 T white wine

Mix onion and chopped parsley with chopped shrimp. Add flour and baking powder, then stir in water and wine to make a heavy batter. Season with salt and cayenne. Cover and chill in fridge for 3 hours. Heat oil and drop in teaspoonfuls of batter. Fry until golden brown. Drain and serve. hot.