Description
Indulge in the elegance of our Seafood Crepes Recipe, a stunning dish that combines delicate crepes with a rich seafood filling. This recipe features succulent shrimp and scallops enveloped in a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for brunch or dinner, it delivers complex flavors and an impressive presentation that will wow your guests. The versatility of this dish allows it to shine on any occasion, while its comforting warmth makes it a delightful treat for yourself. Prepare ahead for an effortless assembly and enjoy the satisfaction of creating this gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 340 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 340 grams scallops
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup button mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cups milk (for béchamel)
- 3/4 cup Gruyère cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- For the crepes, whisk together eggs, flour, milk, water, and salt until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease and pour in batter to form thin crepes; cook until edges lift, then flip.
- For the béchamel sauce, melt butter, whisk in flour until smooth, gradually add milk until thickened; season to taste.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in olive oil until soft, add shrimp and scallops briefly before mixing with béchamel and parsley.
- Assemble by filling crepes with seafood mixture, rolling them up tightly in a greased baking dish. Top with remaining béchamel and Gruyère cheese.
- Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Experiment with different seafood or add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for variation. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better consistency.