I keep these crisp, colorful appetizer pancakes on the small side so my guests can easily pick them up with chopsticks and eat them in a few bites. I think the little shrimp-topped cakes are as good as any I've tasted in Asian restaurants. —Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois
Asian Shrimp Pancakes
Asian Shrimp Pancakes
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
about 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), halved lengthwise
- Optional toppings: wasabi mayonnaise, Sriracha chili sauce or fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
- In a large bowl, mash garlic with salt. Beat in eggs, water and oil. Whisk in flour until blended. Stir in green onions and pepper.
- Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by tablespoonfuls onto griddle. Cook until edges are dry and bottoms are light golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Arrange pancakes on a serving platter; top each with a shrimp half. If desired, top with additional toppings.
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