Korean Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon)

Crispy, savory, and packed with a medley of fresh seafood, Korean Seafood Pancake (Haemul Pajeon) is the ultimate comfort food-inspired appetizer or snack. This classic Korean dish combines a perfectly balanced batter of all-purpose and rice flour for a crisp yet tender texture, paired with vibrant green onions, briny shrimp, squid, and mussels for a satisfying bite. A touch of sliced red chili pepper adds a pop of both color and subtle heat, making every slice irresistible. Served with a flavorful soy-based dipping sauce, infused with garlic, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is an explosion of umami and textures. Whether you whip it up for a quick weeknight treat or showcase it at your next dinner party, this 20-minute recipe is sure to delight seafood lovers and Korean cuisine enthusiasts alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Water
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 5 whole Green onions
• 1 cup Mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels), chopped
• 1 whole Red chili pepper, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, salt, and water. Mix until smooth, then add the egg and mix again until well combined.

Step 2

Trim and cut the green onions into 2-inch lengths. Add the green onions, mixed seafood, and sliced red chili pepper to the batter.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it out evenly to form a pancake.

Step 5

Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip the pancake using a spatula.

Step 6

Cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the seafood is cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer the pancake to a plate and keep warm while you cook the second pancake with the remaining batter and oil.

Step 8

For the dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and sugar in a small bowl.

Step 9

Cut the pancakes into wedges and serve them hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(882.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1327.9

Total Fat 53.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.2g
Cholesterol 576.7mg	0%
Sodium 3228.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 70.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 301.1mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1357.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 42.6%