Shrimp Causa Bites
A delightful Peruvian-inspired appetizer featuring seasoned mashed potato stacks topped with zesty lime-marinated shrimp.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Yellow potatoes (Yukon Gold)
- 3 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
- 4 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 12 ounces Cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 whole Avocado, sliced into small wedges
- 1 whole Hard-boiled egg, sliced(optional)
- 4 sliced Black olives (Botija style)(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then peel and mash them until completely smooth while still warm.
- 2
Mix the mashed potatoes with aji amarillo paste, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, vegetable oil, and salt until a moldable dough forms.
- 3
Allow the potato mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- 4
In a small bowl, toss the cooked shrimp with mayonnaise and the remaining lime juice.
- 5
Using a small ring mold or your hands, form the potato mixture into small 2-inch discs or cylinders.
- 6
Place a small slice of avocado on top of each potato disc.
- 7
Top each bite with one or two seasoned shrimp.
- 8
Garnish with a small slice of hard-boiled egg or a sliver of black olive before serving chilled.
Nutrition per Serving
285
Calories
18g
Protein
32g
Carbs
11g
Fat
4g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
610mg
Sodium
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