SHRIMP-CRAB CREPES IN WINE-CHEESE SAUCE
Although many steps, this dish is really quite easy to prepare and can be made ahead. Not for the diet-conscious, but this luscious meal is well worth the extra effort and calories for a splurge or special occasion! Adapted from a Southern Living recipe collected long ago. Lobster, scallops, or fish may be substituted as some of the seafood. Serve crepes in cheese sauce individually for a lovely presentation at a brunch, luncheon or dinner party. The Shrimp Crab filling could be spooned in pre-baked mini-pastry shells for an outstanding appetizer.
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Crab
Time 1h15m
Yield 16-20 crepes, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- *** CREPES: (Yield: about 18-24 crepes).
- In large bowl, add flour, salt and Splenda, stirring to mix.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir to make a smooth, thin batter. If batter is too thick, add 1-2 tbs more water.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- To makes crepes, heat frying pan to medium high (I use setting 8-1/2 on scale of 1-10) Spray frying pan with non-stick cooking spray between making each crepe.
- Pour 3-4 tbs batter in frying pan and tilt pan, turning in a circle, to cover about an 8-inch circle in bottom of pan.
- Crepe should be as thin as possible.
- Cook about 1 minute until bottom is lightly browned.
- Loosen edges of crepe, and gently turn crepe over and cook about 30 seconds. Do NOT brown the second side of crepe.
- Remove crepe from pan and place on waxed paper.
- Repeat process for each crepe, stacking them as they cool.
- Place stack of crepes in gallon resealable plastic bag; remove as much air as possible, seal and refrigerate up to 2 days.
- Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before filling.
- *** WINE-CHEESE SAUCE: (Yield- about 4 cups).
- In small bowl, mix cornstarch with milk to form a Slurry. Set aside.
- In skillet on medium-high heat, bring vermouth to a boil and cook until only 1-2 tbs remain in pan.
- Add whipping cream, Old Bay seasoning, and pepper, whisking constantly until mixture just comes to a boil.
- While whisking sauce, immediately add the Slurry; continue whisking over heat until mixture just comes to a boil.
- Boil 1 minute or until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Add all the cheese, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and creamy. Set aside while preparing crab-shrimp mixture.
- *** FILLING:.
- On medium-high heat, melt butter in skillet.
- Add onions and saute 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and saute about 1 minute.
- Add vermouth and continue to cook until most of liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add 2 to 2-1/2 cups Wine-Cheese Sauce into shrimp mixture. Stir to mix well.
- Add crabmeat to sauce and gently stir to mix.
- *** TO ASSEMBLE: On lower 1/3 of each crepe, place 3-4 tbs filling down that third.
- Starting with the Filling edge, roll crepe and place seam-side down in a 9x13 inch casserole, placing eight crepes (not touching) in each of two 9x13-inch casserole dishes.
- Evenly spoon remaining Wine-Cheese Sauce over each crepe. Sprinkle with a dash of ground nutmeg.
- Cover with foil and bake at 450°F about 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Place crepes on each plate and sprinkle with Spring Onion slices.
- *** MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Assemble crepes as directed and place in casserole (not touching) as directed.
- Gently pat layer of plastic wrap over crepes. Cover with foil and refrigerate up to 2 days.
- When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap and re-cover with foil. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 450°F 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
- While crepes are heating, place chilled Wine-cheese Sauce in double boiler and slowly heat sauce, stirring frequently.
- *** TO SERVE AS A CASSEROLE: When ready to serve, remove casserole from oven.
- Evenly pour a little hot Wine-Cheese sauce over each crepe, sprinkle with nutmeg and scattered spring onions. Serve immediately.
- *** TO SERVE INDIVIDUALLY- for best presentation: Place 2 crepes on each plate, top with hot Wine-cheese Sauce, a light sprinkle of nutmeg and a few Spring onion slices. Serve immediately.
- *** NOTE: By adding the hot Wine-Cheese sauce AFTER baking the crepes, the crepes retain their shape better for a more elegant presentation.
SHRIMP CREPES
Mild sauces do not cover up the taste of the shrimp. Not too rich. Scallops can be used instead of lobster.
Provided by impellizzeri kitchen
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Crepes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Beat 1 1/2 cups milk and eggs together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to milk mixture; beat until incorporated, about 2 more minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet until the batter evenly coats the bottom in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crepe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, about 4 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen; flip crepe and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 2 more minutes.
- Whisk water, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.
- Place butter and garlic in a non-stick skillet over low heat. Cover skillet and cook until garlic is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add shrimp and lobster meat; stir, cover skillet, and cook until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and cayenne pepper; stir, cover skillet, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Whisk water-flour mixture and stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and spoon shrimp filling onto each crepe. Roll each crepe around filling and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine 1 cup milk, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon flour in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over filled crepes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crepes are cooked through and sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 228.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 427.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CAJUN SHRIMP CREPES
These crepes are stuffed with a filling of shrimp and vegetables and completed with a creamy white wine sauce. Crepes are easy to make, but if you are pressed for time you can buy them premade.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Crepes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine milk, flour, and eggs in a blender. Blend on high speed until well mixed, about 1 minute. Let batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lift pan and pour about 3 tablespoons batter into the center; tilt skillet so batter evenly coats bottom. Cook until top appears dry, 45 to 60 seconds. Flip and cook 15 to 20 seconds more. Remove crepe and stack onto a plate. Repeat with remaining batter; you will have leftover crepes for another use.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter for filling in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion; stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add remaining butter, shrimp, and Cajun seasoning.
- Mix cream, flour, and Cajun seasoning together; slowly pour into the shrimp mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and cook until heated through and thickened as desired, 2 to 5 minutes more.
- Spoon some of the shrimp filling into the middle of each crepe and roll crepe around filling, or fold in halves or quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 388.2 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 884.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CRAB AND SHRIMP CREPES WITH MORNAY SAUCE
This is an elegant dish. The first time I made them, my husband thought I picked them up from a restaurant. Was he ever surprised! This would make a nice romantic dinner with candlelight! The recipe seems long but it includes a recipe for the filling, the Mornay Sauce, and crepes themselves.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Crab
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make crepes---------.
- Combine all ingredients (except for cooking oil) for crepes in a bowl and blend with a whisk until smooth.
- Cover batter and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons of batter and cook until lightly browned on bottom side (about 1 1/2 minutes).
- Turn and cook other side.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Place crepes between pieces of waxed paper to keep from sticking together.
- Set aside.
- Prepare crepe mixture and Mornay Sauce Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- For Mornay sauce-----------.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and blend in Flour.
- Stir in milk.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
- Add cheese and blend well.
- Add egg yolk mixture and blend well.
- Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- For Crepe mixture----------.
- Butter a large shallow baking dish.
- In a skillet melt 4 tablespoons of butter and sauté onions and mushrooms until tender.
- Stir in seafood.
- Add 3/4 cup of Mornay Sauce, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stir together until heated through.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of mixture into middle of crepe and roll up.
- Place seam side down in buttered baking dish.
- Repeat with remaining crepes.
- Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes until sauce is warm and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.5, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 671.9, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.1
SAVORY SHRIMP CREPES
Make and share this Savory Shrimp Crepes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Savory
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Thaw shrimp as directed on bag.
- Heat oven to 375. Spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish. In medium bowl, beat eggs and 2/3 cup flour with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Slowly beat in 1 cup milk until smooth.
- Heat 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lift pan and pour about 3 tablespoons batter into center of skillet, then tilt skillet so batter evenly coats bottom. Cook 45 to 60 seconds or until top appears dry; turn crepe and cook 15 to 20 seconds longer. Remove from skillet, stack crepes on plate. Stir batter in bowl occasionally during cooking. Repeat with remaining batter making about 11 more crepes.
- In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are lightly browned. Drain; set aside.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup flour; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and smooth. Gradually stir in 2 cups milk, cooking and stirring until mixture boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Stir in dill, salt, pepper, thawed shrimp and 2 cups of the cooked mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are thoroughly heated.
- Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture on each crepe; roll up and place in baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer. Reheat remaining mushrooms over low heat 2 minutes. Serve crepes topped with mushrooms and if desired, garnished with fresh dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 240.2, Sodium 556.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 23.4
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