El Guapo Ground Dried Shrimp (Camaron Seco Molido)

Ground Shrimp (CamarÃ3n Molido) is made of small shrimp that are cooked in salted water, dried in the sun until shriveled then ground to a powder. It is a popular ingredient in Mexican, Asian and Cajun cuisines, where it adds a bold shrimp flavor. In Mexican cooking, ground shrimp is used to make shrimp patties (tortitas de camarÃ3n), a dish served during Lent. The concentrated flavor and fine texture of ground shrimp makes it an excellent flavor enhancer and thickener in soups, stews and sauces....