Shrimp and Green Onion Pancakes with Cilantro and Lime Crema Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Green Onion Pancakes with Cilantro and Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup chickpea flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional olive oil for frying; 3/4 cup green onions, shaved; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Essence, recipe follows; 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deviened and finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups milk; Cilantro and Lime Crema, recipe follows; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional olive oil for frying
3/4 cup green onions, shaved
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Essence, recipe follows
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deviened and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups milk
Cilantro and Lime Crema, recipe follows
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Into a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2
In a saute pan set on a medium-high heat, add the olive oil and saute the green onions until soft, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the green onions, parsley, Essence, and the shrimp to the dry ingredients.
4
Slowly add the milk and stir to make a batter.
5
Cover and let rest for 1 1/2 hours.
6
In a large saute pan set over a medium-high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
7
Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan and cook until bubbles form, about 2 minutes.
8
Turn and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on the second side.
9
Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining batter.
10
Serve hot with Cilantro and Lime Crema.
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In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to blend.
12
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
13
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
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Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup chickpea flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Green Onion Pancakes with Cilantro and Lime Crema falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Shrimp and Green Onion Pancakes with Cilantro and Lime Crema

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