Vida Recetas Editorial
The seafood empanada is a classic Chilean dish, ideal for Easter or to enjoy any time of the year. This recipe for seafood empanadas features a juicy and flavorful filling, made with a sautéed onion and garlic base that enhances the taste of the seafood. The dough, soft and easy to handle, is made with flour, shortening, and warm water, and is fried until perfectly golden.
This version is perfect for those looking for an alternative to traditional beef empanadas, offering a more delicate but equally hearty flavor. The recipe is designed so that any cook, even a beginner, can achieve professional results. Additionally, the filling can be adapted with different types of seafood, such as shrimp, razor clams, or clams, according to your taste or availability.
The secret is to chill the filling well before assembling the empanadas, which makes sealing easier and prevents the dough from getting soggy. Follow the steps and surprise your family with delicious seafood empanadas, perfect for sharing.
Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
15
Calories
456 kcal
Make an onion and garlic sauce, add the seafood assortment and let it cook for 5 minutes and set it aside. When filling the empanadas, the pine must be cold.
For the dough, mix the dry ingredients, the flour with the salt, and add half of the water and all the butter. Gradually add the rest of the water, knead until you get a dough that doesn't stick to your fingers. Let it rest in a bag for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
Sprinkle the counter with a thin layer of flour, since we don't want the dough to dry, stretch the dough, give it a thickness of 2 to 3 mm. Cut the discs and all the excess is reused and cut again. Put a veil of flour on each disc to prevent them from sticking together while new discs are being cut.
Fry in plenty of oil until the doughs are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 15 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
