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Indulge in Decadence: Seafood Crepes with Velvety Homemade Béchamel Sauce

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Delicious seafood crepes topped with a creamy homemade béchamel sauce.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, and scallops)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère or mozzarella)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the béchamel sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until smooth; let rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet, grease it, pour in batter, and cook crepes until edges lift; transfer to a plate.
  3. Heat olive oil, sauté seafood for 5 minutes, stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  4. Melt butter, whisk in flour for 2 minutes, gradually add milk, and stir until thickened; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Fill crepes with seafood, fold, place in a baking dish, pour béchamel over, sprinkle cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add herbs like dill or parsley to the seafood filling.
  • Ensure the crepes are thin for the best texture.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian