Portuguese Prawn and Chorizo Empanadas
Delight your senses with our "Portuguese Prawn and Chorizo Empanadas." These savory pastries encapsulate the rich and robust flavors of Portugal, featuring succulent prawns, spicy chorizo, and a medley of aromatic spices encased in a golden, flaky pastry. Each bite is a journey through the coastal and cultural richness of Portugal.
- 250 grams prawns (pelled and deveined)
- 150 grams chorizo (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- olive oil (for cooking)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- Store-bought empanada pastry sheets or homemade dough
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1. Prepare the Filling:
1- In a pan, sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add chorizo and cook until browned.
2- Add prawns, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until prawns are pink and opaque. Set aside.
- 2. Assemble the Empanadas:
1- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2- Roll out the empanada pastry and cut into circles.
3- Spoon the prawn and chorizo filling onto each pastry circle, fold, and crimp the edges.
- 3. Bake:
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 4. Prepare Dipping Sauce:
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Serve and Enjoy:
Arrange the empanadas on a platter, garnish with lemon slices and parsley. Serve with the lemon-parsley dipping sauce.