Description
Delight in these savory shrimp crêpes featuring delicate, thin crêpes filled with a creamy shrimp mixture enhanced by dill and chopped hard-boiled egg, topped with melted cheese and baked until golden. This elegant dish combines a smooth seafood filling and a soft crepe for a wonderful appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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Crêpe Batter
- 125 g All-purpose flour (¾ cup)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg yolk
- 200 ml Milk
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
Shrimp Filling
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1½ tbsp All-purpose flour
- 300 ml Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dill (finely chopped)
- 450 g Shrimps pre-cooked (cold water)
- 1 Egg (hard boiled and chopped)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Topping
- Cheese (Your preferred cheese topping, grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crêpe Batter: Whisk together all the crêpe batter ingredients including flour, eggs, egg yolk, milk, heavy cream, and melted butter until smooth. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour or refrigerate overnight to allow the ingredients to meld and the flour to hydrate.
- Cook the Crêpes: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add butter to coat the pan. Stir the melted butter into the crêpe batter. Pour about 50 ml (¼ cup) of batter into the pan and tilt or twirl the pan to spread it thinly and evenly. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side until lightly golden. Stack cooked crêpes on a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Boil the Egg: Place the egg in boiling water and cook until hard-boiled, approximately 8-10 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop the egg roughly.
- Make the Creamy Shrimp Filling: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and gradually pour in the heavy cream while continuously stirring. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until thickened for about one minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Remove from heat.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Mix the cooked shrimps, finely chopped dill, and chopped hard-boiled egg into the cream sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 200℃ (392℉) to prepare for baking the assembled crêpes.
- Assemble the Crêpes: Spoon a generous amount of shrimp filling into the center of each crêpe. Fold in the short sides, then roll up along the long side tightly until the seam side is down to seal the filling.
- Add Cheese Topping and Bake: Place the rolled crêpes seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle your preferred grated cheese evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and develops a golden brown crust.
Notes
- Resting the batter improves crêpe texture and makes it easier to spread thinly.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time; fresh shrimp can be cooked quickly if preferred.
- You can substitute dill with fresh parsley or tarragon depending on your flavor preference.
- Choose a cheese that melts well such as Gruyère, mozzarella, or cheddar for a beautifully golden topping.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or a light meal paired with a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: shrimp crepes, seafood crepes, baked crepes, creamy shrimp filling, French crepes recipe
