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Shrimp Empadinhas

Shrimp Empadinhas from Brazil are a perfect appetizer to please at a party. They are mini pot pies stuffed with a shrimp and tomato-based filling.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 48 empadinhas
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 4 tbsp butter stick butter
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 lb oz shrimp
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup cooked peas
  • ¼ cup corn
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 boxes refrigerate pie dough
To Hand-Make Massa Podre Empadinha Dough (Optional)
  • 450g (1 lb) all-purpose flour + more for dusting
  • 150g (5 oz) vegetable shortening
  • 75g (2.5 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 125ml (1 fl oz) cold water

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk until the flour and butter combine to make a paste.
  2. Slowly add the stock into the pot, little by little. Whisk to combine stock with flour and butter. Then when combined, pour a bit more. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Take out ½ cup of mix and reserve. Set the rest to the side.
  4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium high flame.
  5. Add onion to the olive oil and cook for five minutes or until translucent.
  6. Add garlic and tomatoes into the pan and cook for a 3-5 minutes more.
  7. Put the cocktail shrimp in a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times so that the shrimp are shredded but still are in small pieces.
  8. Add shrimp, corn, peas, and tomato paste into the pan and cook until everything is warm and the peas/corn are thawed.
  9. Add the remainder of the butter and flour mixture into the pan and mix. Allow the combination to simmer for a bit to thicken, perhaps about 5-8 minutes. Only add the reserved half cup of butter and flour mixture if you need the filling to have more liquid.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  11. Using a 3 inch and a 1.5 inch cookie cutter, cut tops and bottoms out of the pie dough. You will need to use a rolling pin to re-roll the dough, and cut again from it. Use all the dough possible.
  12. In an un-greased muffin tin for MINI muffins, place the 3" circle in the bottom. Fill with a teaspoon and a half of filling. Then place the 1.5" circle on top and pinch the bottom and the top circles together around the edges.
  13. Once all of the pies are complete, whisk your egg yolk up in a separate bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush an egg yolk over the top of the empadinhas.
  14. Place in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the pastry is cooked through and the tops are golden brown. Enjoy!
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To Hand Make Massa Podre Empadinha Dough (Optional)
  1. Cut the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  2. Add eggs, salt and water and knead to combine. Let rest for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 
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  • Recipe for Massa Podre from Authentic Brazilian Cuisine.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 74IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48empadinhas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 74IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.