Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon (새우애호박전)

If you’re looking for a side dish that brings people together during Korean holidays or festive gatherings, Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon is a perfect choice. It’s simple enough to make for a relaxed family meal, yet elegant enough to shine on a celebration table.

In many Korean homes, holidays are filled with warmth, lots of chatting, laughter, and the comforting rhythm of cooking together. Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon fits beautifully into that scene. The vibrant green courgette slices, filled with savoury prawn and colourful vegetables, cook into small golden bites that tend to disappear as soon as they’re served.

This dish is especially loved for its balance of freshness and comfort. The prawn filling stays tender and flavorful, while the courgette adds a clean, light taste. Pan-fried until the outside is gently crisp and the inside soft, they pair wonderfully with other traditional holiday dishes or stand on their own as a charming party appetiser.

Whether you’re preparing a festive Korean holiday spread like Chuseok or Seollal, or simply hosting friends for a cosy gathering, Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon brings a touch of homemade warmth to the table. It’s the kind of dish that invites people to gather, share, and enjoy, one comforting bite at a time.

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Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon (새우애호박전)

Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon is a light and flavorful Korean-style pancake made by filling courgette slices with a seasoned prawn mixture, coating them in egg, and pan-frying until golden. Fresh, tender, and beautifully balanced, it’s perfect as a holiday side dish or party appetizer.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2 people

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: korean

Calories: 530

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 courgette
• 100 g prawn Chopped
• ¼ Carrot Finely chopped
• ¼ Onion Finely chopped
• ½ spicy chili Finely chopped(optional)
• 1-2 tbsp Starch potato or corn starch
• Salt and pepper
• 1-2 Flour
• 1-2 Eggs beaten
• cooking oil

Method

 

1. Prepare ingredients
   

Prepare the courgette

1. Slice the courgette into 1 cm thick rounds.
   
2. Use a knife or small cutter to make a small hole in the center of each slice.
   

Make the Prawn Filling

1. Finely chop the prawn
   
2. Finely chop the carrot
   
3. Finely chop the onion
   
4. Finely chop the chilli
   
5. Mix with the chopped carrot, onion, and chili.
   
6. Add 1–2 tablespoons of starch, and season with salt and pepper.
   
7. Mixed them well.
   

Assemble

1. Lightly coat the courgette slices with flour.
   
2. Fill the center of each slice with the prawn mixture.
   

Pan-fry

1. Dip each assembled courgette piece into the beaten egg.
   
2. Cook in a pan over medium heat until the shrimp is fully cooked.
   
3. Both sides are golden brown.
   
4. Put on the plate and enjoy!
   

Notes

Tips

• Adding starch helps the filling hold together better.
• Keep the heat at medium so the prawn cooks through without burning the outside.

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