Spinach & Dried Shrimp Egg Pancakes
Looking for a light, fiber-rich meal that works for both quick breakfasts and light lunches while cutting calories? These spinach and dried shrimp egg pancakes have been a staple in my weight loss meal plan for years
Ingredients
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 8 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Appropriate amount of dried shrimp
- 2 large eggs
- Water, as needed to adjust batter consistency
- Pinch of salt
- a dash of white pepper for extra savoriness
Instructions
- Prep the spinach juice: Rinse spinach thoroughly, trim off roots, and chop roughly. Transfer to a blender, add a splash of water, and blend into a smooth, vibrant green juice
- Mix the batter: Pour spinach juice into a mixing bowl, add eggs, flour and a tiny pinch of salt (if using). Whisk steadily until you get a smooth, thin, lump-free batter. Soak dried shrimp in warm water for 2 minutes to reduce saltiness, drain well, then stir into the batter
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan over high heat — no oil needed. Ladle 1 tablespoon of batter into the pan, then quickly tilt and swirl the pan to spread the batter into a thin, even circle.
- Adjust texture to your preference: Reduce heat to low once the batter hits the pan. For soft, tender pancakes (better for gentle digestion), flip once the surface liquid sets and cook for 30 more seconds, then fold and remove. For crispy, golden pancakes, keep over medium heat longer, flipping once to brown both sides until edges turn crisp
- Repeat with remaining batter. This batch makes about 14 small pancakes. Serve warm, either whole or cut into quarters for easy snacking
Notes
- Salt control hack: Dried shrimp is naturally high in sodium, so soak it in warm water first and skip extra salt for a lower-sodium diet meal.
- Texture control rule: Thin batter + short cook time = soft pancakes; longer cook time over medium heat = crispy pancakes. Crispy version works as a snack, soft version as a light staple.
- Storage: Leftover pancakes stay fresh in an airtight bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Versatile serving ideas: Wrap pancakes around fresh veggies, rice, or fruit for a full meal, or cut into strips and stir-fry with eggs for a different texture.
- Sweet variation: Omit dried shrimp and add a little sugar to the batter for a sweet spinach pancake, perfect as a light dessert for kids.