Easy Shrimp Okonomiyaki Recipe

This easy shrimp okonomiyaki recipe may sound exotic (and it IS totally delicious!), but it’s also surprisingly simple to make!

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What is okonomiyaki?

It’s a savory “pancake,” similar to a Korean scallion pancake, but made with shredded cabbage, flour, eggs, and some simple seasonings. We’ve included shrimp in this version

Easy Shrimp Okonomiyaki

• Author: Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Skillet
• Cuisine: Japanese

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Description

The whole family will love this easy shrimp okonomiyaki recipe (savory shrimp pancakes) that’s served with a lime mayo sauce. Ready in 30!

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise 




• 2 Tbsp. lime juice




• 2 tsp. soy sauce, divided




• 4 eggs




• 1 tsp. sesame oil




• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour




• 12 ounces shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix) (about 6 cups)




• 4 green onions, thinly sliced 




• 12 ounces raw shrimp, thawed and diced




• vegetable oil for frying




• sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sesame oil. Whisk in flour until smooth. Stir in coleslaw mix, green onions, and shrimp. 
3. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
4. Add 1/3 cup of shrimp mixture and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pancake is golden brown and cooked through. If they are cooking too quickly or browning, turn heat down a bit. 
5. Add a little oil to pan between batches and repeat until all batter is used. 
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime mayonnaise.

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Equipment

Chef Knife

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Nonstick Skillet

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Notes

• This works best with finely shredded coleslaw mix or angel hair coleslaw mix. If you shred it yourself, be sure to use a food processor or grater or the pieces will be too big and make the pancakes hard to cook properly.
• Makes about 16 pancakes (4 pancakes per serving)

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