A traditional Peruvian recipe that combines the smoothness of ocopa with the freshness of shrimp. Perfect for a special meal at home.
Discover how to prepare this delicious Peruvian dish that combines the creaminess of ocopa with the freshness of shrimp.
An explosion of intense flavors that will surprise you.
For this recipe, you'll need ají mirasol, garlic, onion, walnuts, vanilla cookies, olive oil, shrimp, lemon, boiling water, salt, pepper, potatoes, olives, lettuce leaves, and huacatay.
Follow the detailed steps to enjoy this typical Peruvian dish at home.
Ocopa with Shrimp
Ingredients
200 grams of Mirasol chili
12 Walnuts
10 Vanilla cookies
Oil
1 kilogram of Shrimp
¾ cup of Olive oil
½ Lemon
1 ½ cup of Boiling water
8 Potatoes
8 Olives
Lettuce leaves
1 Garlic clove
½ Onion
6 Huacatay leaves
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Using gloves, open and seed the chilies. Wash them under water, rubbing to clean the interior.
Step 2 : Place the chilies, onion, garlic, and huacatay on a baking sheet and roast until golden.
Step 3 : Clean and peel the shrimp, set aside the tails.
Step 4 : Fry the heads, tails, and shells of the shrimp in olive oil, then blend with boiling water and strain.
Step 5 : Soak the chilies in boiling water for 4-5 hours, discard the water, and blend with the other ingredients to make a paste.
Step 6 : Fry the shrimp tails in olive oil with lemon, salt, and pepper until pink.
Step 7 : Serve the ocopa sauce with boiled potatoes, a cooked egg, lettuce, and olives. Garnish with the fried shrimp tails.
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