Venezuelan Sautéed Shrimp Stuffed Arepas | The Latin Kitchen

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more accessible.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner while tuna is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds umami.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Remove seeds from jalapeno to control heat.

Slice garlic very thinly for more bite.

Cook shrimp in olive oil until they change color and are tender.

Remove shrimp tails and cut shrimp into bite-sized pieces.

Add cilantro to the shrimp while cooking.

Squeeze lemon juice for acidity.

Assemble the arepa with the shrimp mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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