Korean shrimp and scallion pancakes, also known as haemul pajeon, are a delicious and savory dish that combines the flavors of shrimp, scallions, and a crispy pancake batter. Originating from Korea, this dish is a popular street food and is often served as an appetizer or main course. The pancakes are made with a batter of flour, water, and eggs, and are filled with a variety of ingredients, including shrimp, scallions, and other vegetables. The pancakes are then pan-fried until crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Haemul pajeon is typically served with a dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or vinegar, and can be garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
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KOREAN SHRIMP AND SCALLION PANCAKES
Make and share this Korean Shrimp and Scallion Pancakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mince and mash garlic with ¾ t salt, then whisk together with water, eggs and sesame oil. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in scallions, bell pepper and shrimp.
- Heat 1 T oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir batter, then cook pancakes in batches of four (2 tablespoons each being sure to include a piece or two of shrimp and some of the vegetables). Press each down lightly with a large spatula, to flatten and evenly distribute the vegetables and cook until golden and cooked through (3 to 5 minutes), turning once.
- Drain on paper towels then transfer to a rack in a very low oven (200 degrees F).
- Add oil to the skillet between batches.
SHRIMP AND SCALLION PANCAKES
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Appetizer Quick & Easy Dinner Shrimp Pan-Fry Party Green Onion/Scallion Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Set a rack in a 4-sided sheet pan and put in oven. Mince and mash garlic with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with water, eggs, and sesame oil. Whisk in flour until smooth. Stir in scallions, bell pepper, and shrimp.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir batter, then cook pancakes in batches of 4 (2 tablespoons each, with some vegetables and 1 or 2 pieces shrimp), pressing down lightly with a large spatula to flatten and evenly distribute vegetables, turning once, until golden and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to rack in oven to keep warm. Add oil to skillet between batches as needed.
KOREAN SCALLION PANCAKES (PAJEON)
These crispy fried scallion pancakes are traditionally paired with makgeolli, or Korean rice beer, and can be a vehicle for any number of ingredients. Instead of, or in addition to, the scallions, you can fill pajeon with garlic chives, ramps, small squid, shrimp, thin slices of Korean chile, or julienned carrots. To get the pancakes as crispy as possible, make sure the batter is very cold and the pan smoking hot and slicked with plenty of oil.
Provided by momaphet
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the pancakes:.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to blend.
- In a separate small bowl, add the soy sauce, garlic, doenjang, and egg yolks; whisk to combine. Add this mixture and the club soda into the dry ingredients. Whisk about 10 times, then transfer to the freezer and let rest 10 minutes (this will help any remaining clumps incorporate).
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Retrieve the batter and fold in the scallion pieces. If the batter is too thick, add more club soda, 1⁄4 cup at a time, and mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels, and set it next to the stove.
- In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1⁄2 cup of the oil over high heat. Once shimmering, carefully add 1 cup of the batter to the center of the pan. Using a spatula, spread to form a 7-inch pancake; avoid letting the batter touch the sides if possible (to prevent the edges from burning before the center is cooked through).
- Lower the heat to medium and cook until the bottom of the pancake has set, 2-3 minutes. Gently slide a spatula under the edge of the pancake and lift it, tilting the pan so some of the hot oil runs underneath the pancake. Cook until the bottom is crispy and deep golden brown, 2-3 minutes more. Carefully flip the pancake, being careful not to let the oil splash, and cook on the remaining side until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, letting the paper towels absorb any excess oil.
- Place the pan back over high heat, and add 2-3 tablespoons more oil if needed. Repeat the process until all the batter is used. To keep the finished pancakes warm and crispy, set them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in a low (200°) oven.
- Cut each pancake into pieces and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 1654.1, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 9.1
KOREAN SEAFOOD SCALLION PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
This traditional scallion pancake, known as pajeon haemul, features fresh whole scallions embedded in a savory pancake batter. It's topped with shrimp, calamari, and red chiles, set with a beaten egg, and served up with soy ginger and chili garlic dipping sauces for a simple, yet satisfying, snack!
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the chili dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and gochujang until smooth. Set aside until ready to use. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Make the sesame soy garlic dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the scallions, garlic, and sesame seeds and whisk until well combined. Set aside until ready to use. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Make the pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stream in the ice water and whisk until the batter is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Place the scallions in a large nonstick skillet to measure, then remove from the pan and trim so the scallions will lie flat in the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes. Arrange half of the trimmed scallions in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until softened. Slowly pour about ½ cup batter over the scallions, ensuring that the batter gets between each scallion and to hold everything together.
- Immediately arrange half of the shrimp and half of the squid over the batter, distributing evenly. Pour another ¼ cup of the batter over the seafood, and let cook for 2-5 minutes, until the batter is starting to set. Carefully slide a spatula under the edge of the pancake and lift up to see if the underside of the pancake is turning golden brown. If it is starting to burn, reduce the heat to low.
- Add each egg to a small bowl with ¼ teaspoon salt each. Whisk with a fork to combine.
- When the pancake is mostly set on top, sprinkle with half of the red chile, then pour 1 beaten egg over the pancake. Cook for 2-4 minutes more, until the egg is mostly set.
- Quickly flip the pancake, then drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of vegetable oil around the edges of the pan to prevent sticking. Cook the pancake for 2-3 minutes more, until the egg is fully cooked and the bottom of the pancake is golden brown and crispy. Set a plate over the skillet and quickly invert the pancake onto the plate. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make another pancake.
- Slice the pancakes and serve with the dipping sauces.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 941 calories, Carbohydrate 121 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 34 grams
SHRIMP AND GREEN ONION PANCAKES
These shrimp and scallion pa jeon are easy to make and a delicious part of a Korean dinner.
Provided by Jamie Purviance
Categories Egg Side Low Cal Dinner Shrimp Hot Pepper Pan-Fry Soy Sauce Green Onion/Scallion Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For pancakes:
- Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups cold water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, gochu garu, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add flour; whisk until smooth. Mix in shrimp, all onions, and carrot. Let batter stand 1 hour at room temperature.
- For sauce:
- Whisk soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, sesame oil, and gochu garu in medium bowl; divide among 4 to 6 small dipping bowls.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of two 10-inch-diameter nonstick skillets over medium heat. Add 1 cup pancake batter to each, spreading to edges of skillet. Cook until edges are firm and bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using spatula, turn pancakes over. Cook until second side is golden brown and shrimp is cooked through, about 4 more minutes (center will be soft). Increase heat to high and cook until bottom is deep brown, about 1 minute longer per side. Slide pancakes out onto cutting board. Repeat with remaining oil and batter, forming 2 more pancakes. Cut pancakes into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients in advance: Chop your shrimp, scallions, and other vegetables before you start cooking. This will make the process go much faster.
- Use a large skillet or griddle: This will give you plenty of room to cook your pancakes without overcrowding them.
- Heat your skillet or griddle over medium heat: If the heat is too high, your pancakes will burn before they have a chance to cook through.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet or griddle: Leave some space between each pancake so that they have room to cook evenly.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown: Don't flip them too often, or they will fall apart.
- Serve the pancakes with your favorite dipping sauce: Soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or chili sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
Korean shrimp and scallion pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give these pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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