Colombian•comfort
Arepas with Salmon and Shrimp (Arepas con Salmon y Camarones)
This is the arepa I made myself for lunch yesterday. Arepas are an essential part of Colombian cuisine, which you may have already figured out if you’re a regular reader of this blog :). My mom actually believes that I could not live without arepas and if I really think about it…she’s probably right. Arepas
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 arepas (about 6 inches)
- 3 5 oz cooked salmon fillets (cut into small pieces)
- 15 cooked shrimp (diced)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, cilantro, garlic, ground cumin, lemon juice and onion. Mix well.
- 2
Fold in the salmon and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place an arepa in a serving plate, top with the mixture and garnish with cilantro.