This is the arepa I made myself for lunch yesterday. Arepas are an essential part of Colombian cuisine, which you may have already figured out if you’re a regular reader of this blog 
. My mom actually believes that I could not live without arepas and if I really think about it…she’s probably right. Arepas are popular in Venezuela as well.
In Venezuela, they make arepas thicker and fill them with different ingredients than used in Colombia. In Colombia, we make the arepas thinner and top them with our favorite ingredients. Nowadays, you can buy arepas in packages at the grocery store, just like you’ll find Mexican tortillas. This arepa with salmon and shrimp was just wonderful. Enjoy it!
Ingredients
(4 Servings)
4 arepas (about 6 inches)
3 5oz cooked salmon fillets, cut into small pieces
15 cooked shrimp, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup grated onion
1 lemon
Salt and pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, cilantro, garlic, ground cumin, lemon juice and onion. Mix well.
2. Fold in the salmon and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place an arepa in a serving plate, top with the mixture and garnish with cilantro.
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Belinda@zomppa
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 1:07 PM:
Ooo!! I LOVE this twist on the arepa! Fabulous – gonna try it out…looks gorgeous!
Oysterculture
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 2:08 PM:
I’m almost afraid that if I make this recipe that the arepas will become a necessity for me! Not that I’d probably be complaining but you have me craving so many delicious sounding foods.
nora@ffr
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 2:27 PM:
wow this sound rili goood!!! nething with shrimp?? m in
Joan Nova
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 2:39 PM:
wow…looks like a great lunch to me. I prefer to eat them topped, rather than filled. It opens it up to more possibilities, like a salmon salad!
Lynda
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 3:49 PM:
This looks so delicious! I can see why you might be addicted if you make them this way! Great photo, also.
Erica
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 6:25 PM:
Thank you all for the comments!
Vij
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 6:51 PM:
Yummy colourful post Erica!
Kim
on Oct 13th, 2009
@ 9:49 PM:
Wow- I would love to have that for lunch! It looks so pretty.
Empar
on Oct 14th, 2009
@ 2:07 AM:
Ah! Que buenas.
Desde que descubrí las arepas este invierno pasado, me encantan. Con todo lo que le pongas.
Y estas tuyas tienen que estar de muerte.
Un beso.
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Oct 14th, 2009
@ 10:58 AM:
Such delicious arepas, would love them with salmon and shrimp, delicious!
catalina
on Oct 14th, 2009
@ 6:47 PM:
yo quiero esa arepa
shannon
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 11:45 PM:
I have never made arepas before, but was just looking for some recipes, and there you have it! Looking forward to making these!
Erica
on Oct 19th, 2009
@ 9:41 AM:
Thank you everyone for visiting and reading my post!