Gluten-Free Thai Shrimp Pancakes

Gluten-Free Thai Shrimp Pancakes are savory pancakes with sweet succulent shrimp, ginger, scallions, chilis and a light and flavorful prik nam pla dipping sauce. 

Savory Pancake Benefits

Thai shrimp pancakes are an explosion of flavor and textures in your mouth. With your first bite you are going to adore the zippy sour, sweet and savory taste of the Thai dipping sauce.  

Then comes the aromatics and the crunchy texture of the shrimp. Followed by the sweetness of the corn and slight crunch of the outer gluten-free pancakes. Lastly, the soft and delicate interior of the pancake. I love the freshness of the spring onion and the heat of the chilis that brings this Asian appetizer to a whole new level.

Egg Free Pancakes

I know you are going to ask, what make you think up this dish? Well pure craziness is the answer!!! It all started out with me missing the Chinese pancakes that are made with eggs as you know and shrimp, seafood and spring onions. I can't have eggs. So, then I started thinking about how I miss pancakes and when I was little my mom used to put corn in the mix.

Corn in Pancakes?

I know you are looking at me now like I have 3 eyes but you have to trust me you are going to love that crunch and extra sweetness. If you have ever tried out air fryer Jiffy cornbread, you know the added texture and sweetness of the corn is everything. I thought to myself maybe I could combine both concepts to make Chinese Shrimp pancakes. This dish needed lightness and balance so of course that is Thai.

Light and Fluffy

I could not be more pleased with the results. I only used a smidgen of coconut oil in a non-stick skillet to cook the pancakes. They were light and fluffy and savory.

These Thai Shrimp pancakes are happily gluten-free, dairy-free, egg free and delicious. You could easily pass on the shrimp and just add more veggies for a delightful vegan version of this easy dish or try our tofu veggie pancakes.

Ingredients

We used one cup gluten-free all-purpose flour to one cup almond milk with a tablespoon of ground flaxseed for good measure. Then, we made it savory by adding fresh garlic, ginger, scallions, corn, salt and shrimp. It's a great gluten-free pancake base. If you are looking for another delicious Asian appetizer, be sure to try our gluten free General Tso's Baked Chicken Wings.

Thai Cuisine Flavors

Thai cuisine is based over the balance of sweet, salty, sour and hot.

• Sweet - I used brown sugar. It's probably something you have in your pantry. However, feel free to add the more traditional palm sugar.
• Salty - I used fish sauce. There is really no good substitution for this lovely fermented fish flavoring.
• Sour - I used fresh lime (but could use tamarind or even vinegar)
• Hot and Spicy - Of course, we used fresh chili peppers. (You can omit or just use a very scant amount to suite your liking.)

Some fresh cilantro to give it a fresh taste and you are in business.

Thai Appetizer

These delicious Thai Shrimp pancakes can be made under 30 minutes. They, like our summer rolls are a delicious appetizer, lunch or a light dinner with a cucumber salad.

To make the pretty pancake design, I first make made a flat circle with the pancake mix. Then, I decorated with the cooked shrimp, chilis and green onions to make a cool design.