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Korean Crab Jeon (Omelette)

September 18, 2021

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korean crab jeon omelette

Korean Crab Jeon

This korean crab jeon (omelette) recipe is so easy and great for bento lunches. The texture of the crab jeon is soft from the egg and little bit crispy from the flour. The filling tastes sweet and fragrant from the crab, jalapeno and onions! Crab (or seafood) jeon is a great dish for all ages as the flavor is quite mild! The cooking process is very easy —mix all the ingredients together until it creates a thick batter and then fry on low-medium heat (similar to how you fry pancakes).

The crab jeon goes perfectly with some kimchi and rice. The kimchi provides an acidic element to the savory and sweet crab jeon. This recipe makes four to five servings. Don’t worry if you can’t finish eating them all (this might not be possible), you can freeze the omelettes as well (just make sure they are all cooked first!).

korean imitation crab omelette

Ingredients you need for your korean crab jeon (omelette):

To make crab jeon, use the ingredients below:

  • imitation crab or real crab – I love using imitation crab from Osaki brand. You can buy this from asian grocery stores like H-mart. If you have real crab meat, that would taste even sweeter and more delicious ◡̈
  • onion – Chop your onion finely so you don’t have huge chunks of them while you’re eating the pancake. Large chunks of onions can ruin the overall soft and fluffy texture 😉
  • garlic
  • large eggs
  • green onions
  • red bell pepper – also chop peppers finely to ensure the pancake has soft and fluffy texture.
  • chives
  • jalapeno
  • shrimp
  • flour or korean pancake mix – I recommend to using korean pancake mix if you have it because the mix is a blend of different flours (rice flour, cornstarch, all-purpose) and seasonings (garlic, pepper, etc.). The korean pancake mix makes the dish taste more fragrant and crispier!
  • water
  • salt and pepper
  • canola oil or vegetable oil
Korean Pancake Mix on Amazon

garnish:

  • kimchi
  • chopped chives
  • sesame seeds

Great Recipe for Fridge Clean Out

This recipe can be very versatile as ingredients can be mixed and matched. Depending on what ingredients you have in the fridge, you can make scallion, seafood or even kimchi pancakes. Depending on how much vegetables and meat you have, you will need to adjust the flour and water may need to be adjusted. Look for slightly liquid-y batter like the one below if you’re using a slight variation of ingredients.

Some additional ingredients you can use (note: these ingredients are not part of the recipe. these ingredients have not been taste tested and will affect the consistency and flavor of the pancake):

  • carrots – chopped in small pieces
  • leftover protein like chicken or pork – ground meat works for this!
  • zucchini – chopped in small pieces
  • bean sprouts
  • mushrooms
The batter should stick to the ingredients and be somewhat water-y. Make sure it’s not too thick!

Check our more of my favorite easy korean recipes:

  • korean bibim guksu – cold, sweet and spicy noodles topped with sliced cucumber and an egg
  • soybean paste stew – fermented soybean paste is added to the stew for a nice savory umami flavor served tofu!
  • budae jjigae – spicy and savory soup with instant ramen, sausage, spam and tofu.
spicy gochujang with kimchi mixed with noodles cucumber and egg on top with sesame seeds
Kimchi Bibim Guksu is spicy gochujang sauce mixed with kimchi is mixed with white noodles and garnished with cucumbers and sesame seeds.

Steps to make the korean crab jeon (omelette):

  • Step 1. Shred 1/2 pack of crab sticks with two forks in a bowl.
  • Step 2. In a bowl, combine crab, chopped onion, minced garlic, 3 to 4 eggs, sliced green onions, diced red bell pepper, chopped chives, diced jalapeno, 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Step 3. Heat saucepan or skillet on low-medium heat. Once pan is hot, add oil. Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to the pan and place 1 shrimp on top. Cook for roughly 3 minutes on each side or until batter is golden brown.
  • Step 4. Serve with rice and kimchi! Hope you enjoy!
eat with a bowl of warm rice for an extra comforting meal!

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Korean Crab Jeon (Omelette)

The crab jeon is soft and flavorful when you want a delicious snack on the go or a quick snack for kids and adults!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Keyword: crab, jeon, korean omelette

Ingredients

  • ½ package imitation crab
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 3-4 large eggs add more egg if you like
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ¼ red bell pepper diced
  • 1 pack chives chopped in 3 inches lengthwise
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 12-17 shrimp peeled and de-veined
  • ½ cup flour or korean pancake mix
  • ¼ cup water
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable or canola oil

garnish

  • kimchi
  • chopped chives
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Shred crab sticks with two forks in a bowl.
  • In a bowl, combine crab, onion, garlic, eggs, green onions, red bell pepper, chives, jalapeno, flour, water, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Heat saucepan or skillet on low-medium heat. Once pan is hot, add oil. Add 2 tbs mixture to the pan and place 1 shrimp on top. Cook for roughly 3 minutes on each side or until batter is golden brown.
  • Serve with rice and kimchi! Hope you enjoy!

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Notes

  • imitation crab meat can be substituted with real crab meat if preferred

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    July 19, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe and results were great! Ingredients are all fridge staples (makes me happy!!!). And the omelette is delicious! I paired it with sweet chili sauce and it was amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Cook With Dana says

      July 22, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      Thank you so much Julie for trying it!

      Reply
  2. Hana says

    November 18, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    How much is half pack of imitation crab? I have a big pack of it and half of it looks to be more than your photos? What is the weight of the package you buy?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cook With Dana says

      November 20, 2022 at 2:33 am

      Hi Hana, the brand I buy is Osaki and the weight is 1.1 lb (17.6 oz). You can use half a pound or 9 ounces of the imitation crab for this recipe. Hope this helps!

      Reply

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