Ingredients for shrimp pancakes with nopales

The amount of ingredients will vary according to the diners, the ingredients that will be specified below are for two people. Therefore, if you want to make this recipe you will have to increase the ingredients, it is recommended that you pay attention to the quantity so that you have the dish you want, it will surely be exquisite.

The ingredients are the following:

• 3 guajillo chiles, preferably deveined and cooked.
• ½ of onion.
• 2 tomatoes.
• 10 pieces of cactus, it is recommended that they be cooked and chopped into medium squares.
• 1 splash of oil, regardless of whether it is vegetable or olive.
• ½ cup of breadcrumbs.
• ¼ dried shrimp.
• 4 eggs.
• 1 bouillon cube, specifically chicken.

After you gather all the ingredients, you can start preparing the shrimp pancakes with nopales.

Preparation of shrimp pancakes with nopales

The preparation is extremely simple, the main point to start or start making this recipe is that you have all the ingredients at your disposal, pay attention to the quantities, so that you can prepare this exquisite and traditional dish from all over the Mexican territory.

Step 1

To make the shrimp pancakes, you will have to take the shrimp and place the heads separately, then discard the shells.

Step 2

Proceed to cook the shrimp until they are toasted, in turn, do the same with the shrimp heads. Once everything is completely toasted, proceed to grind the shrimp heads with half of the toasted shrimp. Do it until they are dust.

Step 3

Take the four eggs and separate the whites from the yolk, then beat the whites until they become stiff peaks. When you achieve this texture, add the shrimp powder and breadcrumbs. You are going to beat until everything is incorporated.

Step 4

In a frying pan, pour the oil and begin to make the shrimp pancakes with nopales. He takes a ladle and pours the mixture there, make sure it is in the shape of pancakes, cook them on both sides until they turn golden brown.

Step 5

The pancakes are ready, now we need to prepare the tomato broth. For that, you need to grind the chili, tomatoes, diced and onion. Once you have it ground, pass it through a sieve and then cook it over medium heat.

Step 6

Blend the toasted shrimp that you had separated and then add it to the broth. Cook it for 10 more minutes, and you can now serve the dish.

You can also accompany the shrimp pancakes with nopales with corn pancakes. Try to make this recipe at home, you will see that everyone will love it.