15-Min Crispy Shrimp Pancakes
Crispy golden crepes loaded with sizzling shrimp, lettuce, and fresh herbs—no fancy equipment needed. Whip up a quick batter, pan-fry until golden, and wrap in lettuce for a snack that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 8 leaves butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro and mint, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, water, salt, and turmeric in a bowl until smooth with no lumps.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Pour 1/4 cup batter in, tilt skillet to spread thin, scatter shrimp on top, cook until edges curl and surface looks lacy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden and crispy, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Slide onto a plate and repeat with remaining batter and shrimp to make 2–3 more crepes.
- 6
Serve crepes with lettuce leaves and fresh herbs on the side for wrapping.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- spatula
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