Fried shrimp cakes tortillitas de camarones

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups chickpea flour
  
• 1 cup small pink shrimp or dried shrimp
  
• 1 tablespoon parsley
  
• 3 spring onion or scallions cut finely in small rings
  
• 1 tablespoon paprika powder
  
• 1-2 cups vegetable oil for pan frying (add more when needed)
  
• 1 cup water
  

Directions

1. Put 1½ cup chickpea flour in a bowl
2. Add the paprika powder and parsley
3. Stir thoroughly the flour mixture before adding the water and stir some more
4. Then add the scallion and stir
5. Add the shrimp and stir as well
6. Heat a skillet on medium to high heat
7. Take two spoons and scoop the batter into the oil. Press them down in the oil so it becomes a think crisp small pancake
8. Pan fry for about 2 minutes or when golden brown then turn the tortillitas de camarones
9. When done take the tortillitas out of the pan and drain on a paper towel
10. Serve immediately