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Chilean Seafood Empanadas

Name: Chilean Seafood Empanadas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 1 pack empanada discs; 300g prawns, chopped; 150g mussel meat; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 150ml cream; 1/2 tsp paprika; Parsley; Oil for frying

Crispy fried empanadas stuffed with prawns and mussels in a creamy sauce — Chile's coastal classic.

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30 minPrep

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15 minCook

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8Serves

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MediumLevel

Ingredients

1 pack empanada discs
300g prawns, chopped
150g mussel meat
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
150ml cream
1/2 tsp paprika
Parsley
Oil for frying

Instructions

Soften onion and garlic in butter.
Stir in flour 1 minute, then whisk in cream until thick.
Add seafood and paprika; cook 2 minutes.
Stir in parsley; cool completely.
Fill discs and seal well.
Fry in 180C oil 3-4 minutes until golden.

Tara’s tips

Cool the filling completely.
Seal edges with egg wash if needed.

Serving suggestions

Serve with pebre or aji.

Storage & reheating

Uncooked freeze well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.