Crispy Shrimp Pancake
This crispy shrimp pancake combines whole small shrimp, finely chopped vegetables, eggs, and cornstarch. Serve the golden pancakes hot with the quick vinegar-soy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- ½ carrot finely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh coriander finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 300 g small shrimp
- 70 g cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sweet chili flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ½ red onion, finely chopped, 1 green chilli, finely chopped, ½ carrot, finely chopped, 1 bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1½ tsp paprika and 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced. Add 300 g small shrimp, 70 g cornstarch, and 2 large eggs, then mix until combined.
- Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spoonfuls of the shrimp mixture and gently flatten them. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Whisk together 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and ½ tsp sweet chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Serve the shrimp pancakes hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Keep the Shrimp Whole: I leave the small shrimp whole because I enjoy finding a juicy piece of shrimp in every bite.
Cook in Small Batches: I avoid crowding the skillet so the pancakes cook evenly and develop golden edges.
Prepare the Sauce Ahead: When I have time, I whisk the dipping sauce together before frying so it is ready as soon as the pancakes leave the pan.
Serve Them Hot: These shrimp pancakes are at their best straight from the skillet, while the edges are still crisp and the centers are tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1872IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
