🧄 Shrimp Filling (Recheio de Camarão)

September 28, 2025 by Camila

🥟 Dough (Massa)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Heat milk, butter, and salt until steaming (don’t boil).
2. Stir in flour vigorously until dough forms and pulls away from pan.
3. Transfer to floured surface and knead until smooth.

🍳 Assembly & Frying

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs + ¼ cup water (for egg wash)
• Bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in center, fold into half-moon, and seal edges.
3. Dip in egg wash, coat in breadcrumbs.
4. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

These rissóis are crispy outside, creamy inside, and absolutely irresistible. You can freeze them before frying for easy prep ahead. For full details and tips, check out this recipe from We Travel Portugal or Leite’s Culinaria’s version.

Want a baked version or ideas for other fillings like chicken or cheese? I’d be happy to share!