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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
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5 from 2 votes

Causa Peruana

This Causa Peruana is a traditional Peruvian recipe I learned to make while visiting Lima Peru.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 1
Calories: 430kcal

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