Seafood Pancakes

These delightful Chinese seafood pancakes are crispy on the outside and packed with fresh seafood flavors. A perfect dish for seafood lovers, they are both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• cornstarch - 30 grams
• cold water - 150 milliliters
• egg - 1 large
• shrimp, peeled and deveined - 100 grams
• scallops, diced - 100 grams
• green onions, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• fresh cilantro, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the cold water, egg, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
4. Fold in the shrimp, scallops, green onions, and cilantro into the batter.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
6. Once the oil is hot, pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it out evenly to form a pancake.
7. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
8. Remove the pancake and keep it warm; repeat the process with the remaining batter.
9. Serve the seafood pancakes hot, drizzled with sesame oil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 190 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from seafood, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from seafood and sesame oil, promoting heart health.

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