At Paco Meralgo we have spent years celebrating the best of Spanish cuisine through authentic tapas, fresh produce and recipes that pay homage to traditional cooking. Our passion for the flavours of the sea shows in every dish, and especially in one of the most beloved gems among our guests: the prawn omelette.
Originally from Cádiz cuisine, the tortilla de camarones is one of the most iconic tapas from southern Spain. Picture an ultra-thin fritter, crispy at first bite, with a delicate golden colour and that unmistakable flavour of freshly caught seafood. At Paco Meralgo we prepare it following the traditional recipe, and today we want to share it with you so you can enjoy it at home too.
Ingredients
- 4 g of purple garlic
- 100 g of tempura flour
- 100 g of cooked prawn
- 225 ml of mineral water (very cold)
- 4 g of chopped parsley
- 3 g of salt
- Sunflower oil
Step-by-step preparation
- Chop the garlic in brunoise (into very small, uniform cubes).
- Finely chop the parsley.
- In a large bowl, mix thoroughly until lump-free the garlic, parsley, salt, tempura flour and very cold water. (All these ingredients together at once).
- Add the shrimp and finish mixing until fully combined.
- Heat a wide pan with plenty of sunflower oil.
- Fry the fritters over low-medium heat, in your desired size.
- Once fried, they should have a very light golden colour, while also being very crispy.
- Drain the oil thoroughly on absorbent paper before serving.
The secret lies in the very cold water and in keeping to a low-medium heat: only then will you achieve that crunchy texture that wins you over from the very first bite.
Watch the recipe video
Want to see it all in action? We invite you to watch the step-by-step recipe video, where our chef César Pastor shows you the small tricks that make all the difference: the exact consistency of the batter, the ideal thickness of each fritter and the perfect moment to take them out of the pan. A masterclass that will help you nail this prawn omelette on your very first try.
Give it a go (and come try it in person)
Now that you know all the secrets, dare to make this tortilla de camarones in your own kitchen. It is a simple, quick recipe with a spectacular result: perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself to a gastronomic indulgence any day of the week.
And if you would rather sit back and enjoy it in its original form, we are waiting for you at Paco Meralgo Barcelona. Book your table, order our tortilla de camarones alongside a glass of chilled wine and let yourself be carried away by the authentic taste of Spanish tapas.
