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Golden crêpes stuffed with creamy garlic shrimp and melted cheese, garnished with herbs

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Crêpes

Golden crêpes filled with creamy garlic shrimp, melted cheese, and fresh herbs — a luxurious seafood meal perfect for brunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine American / French-inspired, Gourmet Fusion
Servings 6
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crêpes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional, for color
  • Pinch of salt

For the Creamy Garlic Shrimp Filling

  • 1 lb 450g shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chicken or seafood broth
  • ½ cup mozzarella or Gruyère shredded
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon

Instructions
 

Make the Crêpe Batter

  • Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
  • Slowly pour in the milk while whisking.
  • Add melted butter and combine.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Cook the Crêpes

  • Heat a nonstick pan with a little butter.
  • Pour a thin layer of batter and swirl to coat evenly.
  • Cook for 1 minute per side until lightly golden.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.

Prepare the Creamy Garlic Shrimp

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
  • Pour in cream and broth.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  • Stir in parsley and optional lemon.
  • Remove from heat.

Assemble the Crêpes

  • Spoon filling into each crêpe and fold or roll.
  • Top with remaining sauce, herbs, or shredded cheese.

Notes

Tips & Variations

Tips
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp — they become rubbery quickly.
  • Batter should be thin; add extra milk if needed.
  • Use a nonstick pan to prevent tearing.
  • Keep cooked crêpes warm under foil.
Variations
  • Add chili flakes or cayenne for spicy shrimp crêpes.
  • Swap mozzarella for Gruyère or Parmesan for deeper flavor.
  • Add herbs like basil or thyme to the batter.
  • Fold in sautéed spinach for extra greens.

Storage

  • Fridge: Up to 2 days (best fresh).
  • Freezer: Freeze crêpes only, not filled.
  • Reheat: Warm filled crêpes in a pan or oven at 300°F (150°C).
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