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modeumjeon

Recipe by
Lynn Clay
Portland, OR

This is a traditional dish for a Korean feast. However, this dish can be easily made and enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish along with any meal any day of the year.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For modeumjeon

  • 1
    zucchini
  • 20
    shrimp, medium to large
  • salt and pepper
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • vegetable oil
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • pinch
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar

How To Make modeumjeon

  • 1
    Slice the zucchini into 1/3-inch rounds. Lightly salt both sides and set aside at least for 20 minutes. Pat dry excess water with a paper towel.
  • 2
    Peel and devein the shrimp. Butterfly but do not cut through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Dip both sides of ingredients in flour, one piece at a time.
  • 4
    Heat 1 T oil in skillet over medium heat. Dip each piece one at a time in the beaten egg, and carefully place in the heated skillet.
  • 5
    Mix up Dipping ingredients.
  • 6
    Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side, adding more oil if needed, until slightly golden.
  • 7
    Repeat until all the ingredients are pan fried. Add an additional tablespoon of oil each time.
  • 8
    Serve warm with dipping sauce.

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