Spring onion and prawn empanadas
“Discover the joy of making Spring onion and prawn empanadas at home. This 35-minute portuguese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Spring onion and prawn empanadas at home. This 35-minute portuguese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Spring onion and prawn empanadas is a beloved Portuguese dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Spring onion and prawn empanadas
📝 Ingredients
- •1 bunch Spring Onions
- •Dash Olive Oil
- •1 finely sliced Red Chilli
- •1 clove Garlic
- •350g Prawns
- •75g Feta
- •15g Butter
- •250g Plain Flour
- •1 Seperated Egg
- •1/2 tsp White Wine Vinegar
👨🍳 Instructions
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STEP 1
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To make the dough, rub the butter into the flour and then add the egg white and half the yolk (keep the rest), vinegar, a pinch of salt and enough cold water to make a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and then wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
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STEP 2
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Heat the oven to 180c/fan 160c/gas 4. Trim the green ends of the spring onions and then finely slice the rest. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry them gently until soft but not browned. Add the chilli and garlic, stir and then add the prawns and cook until they are opaque. Season well. Scoop out the prawns and bubble the juices until they thicken, then add back the prawns.
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STEP 3
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Divide the empanada dough into eight balls and roll out to thin circles on a floured surface. Put some filling on one half of the dough, sprinkle the feta on top and fold the other half over. Trim the edge and then fold and crimp the dough together so the empanada is tightly sealed, put it on an oiled baking sheet either on its side or sitting on its un-crimped edge like a cornish pasty. Repeat with the remaining dough and mixture. Mix the leftover egg yolk with a splash of water and brush the top of the empanadas.
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STEP 4
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Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and slightly crisp around the edges.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Spring onion and prawn empanadas at home. This 35-minute portuguese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Spring Onions
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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