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    Causa Peruana with Shrimp

    Published: May 31, 2019 · Modified: Jun 30, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 3 Comments

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    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food? #PeruvianFood #ShrimpRecipes #GAdventures

    The Causa Peruana with Shrimp I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food?

    I've been saying I was going to make this recipe at home since that trip, but I've been traveling so much that I just kept putting it off. 

    Now that I've tasted it again, I'm going to try some different Causa Peruana varieties.

    It's really so delicious with shrimp, but you can prepare it with chicken, crab, or even make it vegetarian. It's a pretty hearty meal and makes a beautiful presentation.

    This Shrimp Causa is a traditional Pervian seafood recipe. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food? #PeruvianFood #ShrimpRecipes #GAdventures

    One ingredient you'll find in a lot of Peruvian dishes is potatoes. I learned quite a bit about the origin of potatoes when visiting Potato Park on the G Adventures Cusco Tour.

    Did you know the Incas in Peru were the first to cultivate potatoes sometime between 8000 and 5000 BC?

    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. I learned so much about using potatoes on a visit to Potato Park. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food? #PeruvianFood #ShrimpRecipes #GAdventures

    The indigenous people of Potato Park are working to preserve over 3,000 species of potatoes. The potato is one of the main ingredients in this Causa Peruana. I hope you love it as much as I did!

    Ingredients You'll Need

    You will only need six ingredients to make this, along with salt and pepper. It's super easy to make!

    Gather your potatoes, yellow chili paste, lime, mayonnaise, avocado, shrimp, and salt and pepper.

    How to Make It

    The first thing you'll want to do is to boil the potatoes. You'll need about ¾  cup of cooked diced potatoes for each serving.

    Once the potatoes are tender, mash using a potato masher or food processor. 

    Add yellow chili paste to your taste. If you like spicy, add about 3 teaspoons. For mild, just add 1 ½ teaspoons.

    (Note: This is based on the chili paste I purchased. Some may be hotter, so I don't want to mislead you if you're using something else. Taste test a tiny bit to decide how much to use or buy the authentic Inca Food brand.)

    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food?

    Squeeze one slice of lime into potatoes and mix. 

    Make the shrimp salad by cutting each cooked medium shrimp into three pieces. (I bought cooked shrimp, so add time if you're cooking it.)

    Add mayonnaise and salt and pepper.

    Cut avocado into slices.

    Shrimp causa ingredients

    Now you're ready to build the Causa Peruana with the shrimp salad.

    Using a food ring, add a layer of potato to the bottom of the ring. Mash it down so there is no space.

    Next, add shrimp salad, mashing down. You can add another layer of potatoes, but I added avocado next.

    Finally, add another layer of mashed potatoes, mashing them down. Slowly remove the food ring, and your masterpiece will be revealed!

    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food?

    This is such an easy and delicious recipe! I can't wait to try some other ingredients.

    You can also top the Peru Causa with your favorite veggies. Cucumber would be really good, and sliced red pepper would add color.

    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food? #PeruvianFood #ShrimpRecipes #GAdventures

    Get creative! Black olives would be pretty and add a little saltiness. You could also top with a whole shrimp. It's a beautiful dish either way, and I think you will love the flavor.

    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food? #PeruvianFood #ShrimpRecipes #GAdventures

     

    If you get to Cusco, add the Potato Park tour to your list. It really was an amazing experience.

    Peruvian Shrimp Causa with potatoes

    Visiting Peru was a bucket list item. If you're thinking about going, check out traveling with G Adventures. They take care of everything for you, which means you can just book the trip and go.

    No worrying about where to stay, where to eat, what to do - it's all mapped out for you. You'll have free time to explore, as well, but it's nice to be able to let someone else handle the basic itinerary. 

    Lima Peru is only one of the destinations they offer at G Adventures - they have trips all over the world! While I was in Peru with them, I was able to visit Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Sacred Valley where I also had a traditional meal at the Parwa Community Restaurant. I still can't believe how much we were able to do on that one trip.

    With so many itineraries all over the world, you're sure to find one that works for your family. G Adventures does a great job with tours for individual travelers, too.

    Let me know if you book with them, and especially if you try this recipe for Peruvian Causa with shrimp.

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    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food?
    The Shrimp Causa I had on a food tour in Lima Peru last year was incredible. Have you ever eaten Peruvian food? #PeruvianFood #ShrimpRecipes #GAdventures

    Causa Peruana

    This Causa Peruana is a traditional Peruvian recipe I learned to make while visiting Lima Peru.
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    Course: Appetizer, Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine: Peruvian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Equipment

    • Food ring

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup shrimp medium, steamed
    • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise light
    • ¾ cup potatoes yellow
    • 3 teaspoon yellow chili paste
    • ½ avocado
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Begin by boiling the potatoes. You’ll need about ¾  cup of cooked diced potatoes for each serving. Once potatoes are tender, mash using a potato masher or food processor. 
    • Add yellow chili paste to your taste. If you like spicy, add about 3 teaspoons. For mild, just add 1 ½ teaspoons.
    • Squeeze one slice of lime into potatoes and mix. 
    • Make the shrimp salad by cutting each medium shrimp into three pieces. Add mayonnaise and salt and pepper.
    • Cut avocado into slices.
    • Using a food ring, add a layer of potato to the bottom of the ring. Mash it down so there is no space.
    • Next, add shrimp salad, mashing down. You can add another layer of potatoes, but I added avocado next.
    • Finally, add another layer of mashed potatoes, mashing them down. Slowly remove the food ring, and your masterpiece will be revealed!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 3063mg | Potassium: 1461mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 40.5mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 8.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Daven

      August 08, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this the other day (not the first time), along with Anticuchos.
      The recipe I used calls for it to be rolled up on a sheet of aluminum foil.
      I like the food ring, looks much easier. I have been to Lima 3 times, and I must say their food is amazing, especially the Ceviche. I have several Peruvian cookbooks including THE ART OF PERUVIAN CUISINE By Tony Custer

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        August 08, 2022 at 3:13 pm

        Hi Daven! The food ring is so easy -it's what the chef used when I was there and I bought one as soon as I got home. I haven't made Anticuchos. I love ceviche, too! Checking out the cookbook. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    2. Lola Osinkolu

      June 10, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      Love the layers in it! I'd love to try it with chicken!

      Reply

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