Shrimp Rellenitos

Shrimp Rellenitos are a delicious and original option to share at gatherings or as a special appetizer.

With shrimp, grated cheese, onion, tomato, green chili, and a touch of lemon, this simple dish will leave everyone wanting more.

Shrimp Rellenitos

Appetizers
1 hour
Baked
12 Servings

Ingredients

12 Bread rolls

½ cup of Shredded quesillo cheese

½ pound of Clean shrimp

2 tablespoons of Chopped yellow onion

2 tablespoons of Chopped tomato

2 tablespoons of Chopped green chili

1 tablepoon of Chopped cilantro

Juice of one fresh lemon

2 tablespoons of Cream

1 tablespoon of Orange juice

3 tablespoons of Mayonnaise

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Open the bread rolls in the center without dividing them completely.

Step 2 : Cook the shrimp in a pot with boiling water and a pinch of salt for a maximum of 1 minute.

Step 3 : Then, remove from the heat and quickly cool in ice water, drain, and chop.

Step 4 : To prepare the filling, place the chopped shrimp in a bowl along with onion, tomato, green chili, and cilantro.

Step 5 : Add fresh lemon juice, Cream, Orange juice, and mayonnaise, mixing well until integrated.

Step 6 : Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 7 : Next, fill the bread rolls with the prepared mixture and place the quesillo cheese on top.

Step 8 : Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Step 9 : Once ready, serve and enjoy.

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