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Spring onion and prawn empanadas

Spring onion and prawn empanadas
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💡Chef's Note

“Delight in the flavors of Portugal with our spring onion and prawn empanadas, a harmonious blend of fresh seafood and crisp onions nestled in a golden, flaky pastry. Each bite offers a savory embrace, capturing the essence of coastal dining. A chef's tip: squeeze a touch of fresh lemon just before serving to elevate the delicate sweetness of the prawns. Let this rich, yet comforting dish bring a fragrant Portuguese breeze to your table.”

Ingredients

  • Spring Onions
    Spring Onions1 bunch
  • Olive Oil
    Olive OilDash
  • Red Chilli
    Red Chilli1 finely sliced
  • Garlic
    Garlic1 clove
  • Prawns
    Prawns350g
  • Feta
    Feta75g
  • Butter
    Butter15g
  • Plain Flour
    Plain Flour250g
  • Egg
    Egg1 Seperated
  • White Wine Vinegar
    White Wine Vinegar1/2 tsp
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Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and slightly crisp around the edges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Store leftover empanadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain their crisp texture, reheat them in the oven at 180°C (fan 160°C/gas 4) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
Yes, you can prepare the empanadas ahead of time. Assemble them and store in the refrigerator for up to a day before baking. Alternatively, you can freeze the unbaked empanadas and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Spring onion and prawn empanadas pair well with a fresh green salad or a simple tomato salsa. You can also serve them with a side of lemon wedges or a creamy garlic dip for added flavor.
If you prefer not to use prawns, you can substitute them with cooked shredded chicken or a mix of chopped mushrooms and spinach for a vegetarian option, while maintaining the seasonings for flavor.
Yes, you can make the dough gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. Ensure the blend contains xanthan gum or a similar binding agent to achieve a soft and pliable dough texture similar to regular plain flour.
To make these empanadas vegan, replace the butter with a vegan alternative and use aquafaba or a commercial egg replacer instead of the egg. Substitute prawns with a plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh and omit the feta or use vegan feta.