Shrimp Pancake
This Shrimp Pancake recipe cooks up light and crispy with a little spice in every bite. Serve with a quick dipping sauce for an easy shrimp pancake that’s ready in 20 minutes, perfect as a simple appetizer, snack, or fast dinner.
Ingredients
- ½ Red Onion Finely chopped
- 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped
- ½ Carrot Finely chopped
- Bunch of Coriander Finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 1½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Minced
- 300 g Shrimps
- 70 g Cornstarch
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sweet Chili Flakes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped red onion, green chilli, carrot, coriander, salt, black pepper, paprika, and minced ginger. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the seasoning. Add the shrimp, followed by the cornstarch and eggs, and mix until everything comes together into a thick, cohesive batter.
- In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add spoonfuls of the shrimp mixture to the pan and gently press each one to flatten. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked. Transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, soy sauce, and sweet chili flakes to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the shrimp pancakes hot with the sauce on the side.
Notes
Use Whole Small Shrimp: I like leaving the small shrimp as they are, so every bite has a nice pop of flavor.
Cook in Small Batches: I always fry only a few at a time so they turn out evenly golden and stay crisp.
Make the Sauce Ahead: I like to whisk the dipping sauce earlier and keep it chilled until serving.
Enjoy While Hot: I find these pancakes taste their very best straight from the pan, warm and crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1517IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
