Best Cajun Shrimp Crepes Recipes

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SEAFOOD CREPES WITH SHRIMP & LOBSTER



Seafood Crepes With Shrimp & Lobster image

This is a recipe for seafood crepes with shrimp, lobster, and Parmesan cheese. Serve these seafood crepes as part of a fabulous brunch or lunch.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Crepes:
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
5 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
Optional: 1 tablespoon dry sherry
8 ounces cooked shrimp (halved lengthwise)
1/2 cup cooked chopped lobster (or flaked crabmeat)
2 hard-cooked eggs (chopped)
10 crepes (homemade or ready-made, purchased)
1 to 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Add eggs in a blender with milk, flour, melted butter and salt. Process until smooth. Pour batter into a bowl or container. Cover and let stand for about 1 hour or refrigerate batter for up to 12 hours.
  • Heat a lightly buttered crepe pan. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into pan, just enough to coat the bottom of pan. Swirl to coat.
  • Cook crepe until edges begin to appear browned. Using a thin spatula, carefully lift crepe and flip over. Cook for a few more seconds, or just until lightly browned.
  • Remove crepe to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
  • Separate crepes with sheets of waxed paper. Filling:
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat oven to 350 F. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt, cayenne, and nutmeg, Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add half-and-half to roux; cook, stirring, until thickened and smooth. Stir in the sherry, if using. Stir in shrimp and lobster, and chopped eggs; blend well.
  • Fill each crepe with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the seafood mixture. Roll up and place in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish. Repeat with remaining crepes, arranging them close together.
  • Spoon any remaining seafood mixture on the center of rolled up crepes.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over crepes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat in preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 423 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 1195 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CAJUN SHRIMP



Cajun Shrimp image

These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you'd like, depending on your family's tastes. We love ours served alongside rice pilaf. -Donna Thomason, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP CREPES



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Several years ago, I came up this recipe when I was experimenting with my new crepe maker. It was a hit with the whole family and now appears on many special-occasion menus. -Donna Bartlett, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (16 crepes).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups milk
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
6 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 envelope bearnaise sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. , For filling, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add broccoli, onions, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 7-9 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside. Add the shrimp, wine or broth, and remaining garlic and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Saute until shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes. Return broccoli mixture to skillet., Spoon filling down center of crepes; roll. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, prepare Bearnaise sauce according to package directions. Serve with crepes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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