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Camaron Frito
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Camaron Frito

8 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1014
Calories
52g
Protein
40g
Fat
109g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp 450g
  • 1/2 cup milk 125ml
  • 1/4 tsp crumbled oregano 1ml
  • 1/4 cup almond (coarsely chopped) 60g
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp garlic, salt
  • 1ml Vegetable Oil or margarine

Directions

1

Boil shrimp and remove outer shell. (15-20 minutes).

2

Slice each shrimp along vein, deeply enough to lay out flat (Butterfly fashion).

3

Beat together egg, milk, flour and seasoning until smooth.

4

Dip each shrimp in batter. Drain and spread in a single layer on a tray. Sprinkle almond if used.

5

Chill before frying. (1-2 hours) (Optional).

6

Heat fat to 370 F. Fry shrimps until brown. Deep or shallow frying.

7

Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.

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Category:Belizean Recipes

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Category:Belizean Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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