An Instagram-worthy, color-pop feast with two golden-brown circular pancakes taking center stage. There are juicy pink shrimps peeking out from sections, the pancakes are topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and are surrounded by fresh, bright green scallions and colorful julienned bell peppers. Add to it a side of tamari and chili-garlic dip for a dash of dark, glossy allure.

Korean Style Gluten-free Chickpea Pajeon with Shrimp

Name: Korean Style Gluten-free Chickpea Pajeon with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 12 Shrimp cleaned and deveined; 1 cup Chickpea flour; 1/2 cup Bell peppers julienned; 5 Scallions chopped; 2 cloves Garlic minced; 2 Eggs; 1 cup Water; to garnish Sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons Tamari; 2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce; 2 tablespoons Dipping Vinegar; for cooking Coconut oil; to taste Salt

Gluten-free, vibrant, and flavourful Korean-inspired pancakes.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Pan-frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · February 27, 2026

A little about this dish

This recipe of Gluten-free Korean Pancakes (Pajeon), is an exciting way to bring Korean street food to your home. Pajeon is traditionally a pancake made with scallions and a variety of seafood. We will be using chickpea flour as it's gluten-free and gives the pancake a nice, light texture, adding in succulent shrimp for flavor, mixed bell peppers for crunchy texture and vibrant colors, along with traditional scallions to elevate this dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shrimp — 12 — cleaned and deveined
Chickpea flour — 1 cup
Bell peppers — 1/2 cup — julienned
Scallions — 5 — chopped
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Eggs — 2
Water — 1 cup
Sesame seeds — to garnish
Tamari — 3 tablespoons
Chili garlic sauce — 2 tablespoons
Dipping vinegar — 2 tablespoons
Coconut oil — for cooking
Salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣🥚🧂

In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, chickpea flour, eggs, water, and salt until you achieve a smooth texture.
Step 2 — 🫑🍤🌱

Fold into the batter your julienned bell peppers, chopped scallions, and cleaned shrimps.
Step 3 — 🥘🔥🥥

Heat your pan over medium heat and melt some coconut oil.
Step 4 — 🍳⏲🔄

Pour half of your batter onto the preheated pan, spread it to form a pancake. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 — 🍚🌶💦

Whisk together tamari, chili garlic sauce, and dipping vinegar in a bowl to make your dipping sauce.
Step 6 — 🥞🧈🍴

Serve your pancakes garnished with sesame seeds, and the tangy sauce on the side.

A final fox tip

This recipe is great for families as it's easily customizable. Add ham or bacon bits for the meat lovers, if seafood isn't a favorite. Involve kids in adding toppings or whisking the batter. Did you know? 'Pa' in pajeon means scallions, and 'jeon' means pan-fried battered food. Hence, don't hold back on those scallions!