Seafood scallion pancakes

11/6/2003

Use any amount and type of seafood that you like, but do not overwhelm the batter with the seafood. Bags of frozen mized seafood are very convenient for this dish and can be found at Trader Joe's and New York Oriental.

Serves 2 to 4.

1 cup flour

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 scallions

6 to 8 cooked, shelled shrimp, chopped

4 raw sea scallops chopped

2 to 4 tablespoons oil

1. Mix the flour, water, and salt into a batter.

2. Add the scallions, shrimp, and scallops to the batter.

3. Heat a heavy skillet for about 2 minutes, add the oil and heat for another minute until oil is hot.

4. If you are making 2 large pancakes, ladle half the batter into the hot oil. Distribute the batter and vegetables evenly around the pan. Fry for about three minutes before turning. Flip the pancake and press it flat with a spatula.

5. Fry for another 2-3 minutes. Flip again and fry an additional minute. Transfer pancake to a warm plate, and repeat with remaining batter. You can make smaller pancakes if you choose.

6. If you make one large pancake, cut it into several pieces and serve re-assembled into one pancake.

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