Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes

Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes photo
prep time:
45 min
total time:
1 hr
Makes 8 first course servings
MelanieMelanie

ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tb Asian sesame oil
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 200. Set a rack in a 4 sided sheet pan and put in oven.

  • 2

    Mince and mash garlic with 3/4 tsp salt, then whisk together with water, eggs, and sesame oil. Whisk in flour until smooth. Stir in scallions, bell pepper and shrimp.

  • 3

    Heat 1 Tb oil in a 12 inch non stick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Stir batter, then cook pancakes in batches of 4, pressing down lightly with a large spatula to flatten and evenly distribute vegetables, turning once, until golden and cooked through, 3 to 5 mts per batch.

  • 4

    Drain on paper towels, then transfer to rack in oven to keep warm. Add oil to skillet between batches as needed.

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