Citrus Shrimp Crepe Filling Recipes

SHRIMP CREPES

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.

CITRUS SHRIMP CREPE FILLING

Steps:

• Saute 1 1/4 pounds shrimp (peeled and halved lengthwise) in 2 tablespoons butter with 1 strip lemon zest, 2 tarragon sprigs and salt and pepper until the shrimp turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and 1/2 cup white wine and simmer 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add 4 tablespoons chopped cold butter and some parsley.

CITRUS SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic and salt. Be careful with the salt - the shrimp really suck it up! Cover, and puree until smooth.
• Place shrimp in a bowl, and pour the citrus marinade over them. Let them marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp about 3 minutes per side, in batches if necessary, until opaque. Spoon a little of the marinade in with them for extra flavor while they cook if you like.

CREAMY (AND LOW FAT?!) SHRIMP CREPE FILLING

Steps:

• Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray. Saute onions and celery over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and nutmeg until smooth.
• Gradually stir in the milk. Cook until smooth and thickens a little.
• Add the cheese, and stir until melted.
• Add sauted vegetables, tomato, shrimp, and parsley, stirring to coat.
• To assemble, place one crepe on a dinner plate and spoon seafood and sauce down the middle. Roll crepe and repeat.
• Makes enough filling for 3-4 crepes, depending on how full you like them.

CITRUS GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the next eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat, stir in the shrimp; simmer, uncovered for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley if desired.

SHRIMP CREPES

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.

SAVORY SHRIMP CREPES

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.