Shrimp Patties

Shrimp patties take me way back. I had not had them in years and remind so much of the Lenten season the week leading up to Easter.  I really wanted to make some for my family this year, so I consulted with my mom and had her share her recipe with me. Shrimp tortitas are usually accompanied with a sauce.  Whether it’s a mild tomato sauce for the kids to enjoy or smoky red chile sauce to complement the egginess of the dish, it’s  delicious and rich.

I went on the search for ground dried shrimp and was surprised at how easy it was to find at my local supermarket.  It’s usually located in the spice isle in the Hispanic foods section.  The magic ingredient for this traditional dish.

To make this humble dish even more interesting, my mom suggested to serve it with a thick pipian sauce and tangy cooked cactus bits.  The perfect finishing touch.  It may sound time consuming and difficult to prepare but you’ll be surprised at how easy and simple it is.

Once you realize how easy it is to prepare, you’ll be making these tasty tortitas year round, not just for Lent.

If ground shrimp or cactus paddles are not available in your area, you can find them online at Melissa’s Produce.

Make plenty of pipian sauce because it’s not only a great topping for this dish but goes great on eggs, poultry and tostadas.  Store in an air tight container and refrigerate.  It keeps well for approximately 3 days.

Click here to find dried shrimp and here to find cactus paddles.
Shrimp Patties

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Thank you Melissa’s Produce for facilitating the ingredients in this dish.