Citrus-Infused Seafood Crepes
Indulge in these delightful Citrus-Infused Seafood Crepes, a perfect blend of tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and refreshing mandarin oranges, all enveloped in a delicate crepe. This dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavors that dance on your palate. Whether you're hosting a lunch gathering, enjoying a cozy snack, or impressing dinner guests, these crepes are versatile and sure to please. Serve them warm, drizzled with a silky orange sauce for an extra touch of elegance.
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Servings
300
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
cooked crepes
12 (see All Purpose Dinner Crepes Batter)
raw shrimp
1/2 lb (peeled & deveined)
lite olive oil
2 tablespoons (for sautéing)
green onions
2 tablespoons (sliced)
fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon (grated)
garlic
2 cloves (minced)
Chinese pea pods
2 cups (trimmed)
cornstarch
2 tablespoons (for thickening sauce)
sugar
1 tablespoon (for balancing flavors)
chicken broth
1 cup (homemade or store-bought)
lemon juice
1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)
light soy sauce
2 tablespoons (for seasoning)
mandarin oranges
1 (11 ounce) can (drained)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet, heat the lite olive oil over medium heat. Add the raw shrimp and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
2
In the same skillet, add the sliced green onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, and trimmed pea pods. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, tossing frequently, until the pea pods are tender-crisp.
3
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with the vegetables until well combined. Remove from heat.
4
Take the cooked crepes and evenly divide the shrimp and vegetable mixture among them. Fold each crepe over to enclose the filling, and arrange them neatly in a shallow baking dish.
5
For the sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and light soy sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes clear.
6
Gently fold in the drained mandarin orange slices into the sauce.
7
Spoon the orange sauce over the filled crepes in the baking dish.
8
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crepes for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
9
Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
7.5
Fat
40
Carbs
15
Protein
3.3
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Citrus-Infused Seafood Crepes?
They are a delightful blend of tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and refreshing mandarin oranges enveloped in a delicate crepe and topped with a silky orange sauce.
What is the main protein used in this recipe?
The main protein is 1/2 lb of raw shrimp, which should be peeled and deveined before cooking.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are 300 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this dish?
The dish contains 7.5 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in the crepes?
This recipe contains 40 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is provided per serving?
Each serving provides 15 grams of protein.
What is the fiber content?
There are 3.3 grams of fiber in this dish.
What type of oil is used for sautéing the shrimp?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of lite olive oil.
How long should the shrimp be sautéed?
The shrimp should be sautéed for about 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
What vegetables are included in the filling?
The filling includes sliced green onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, and trimmed Chinese pea pods.
How are the pea pods prepared?
The Chinese pea pods should be trimmed and sautéed until they are tender-crisp.
How many crepes are needed for this recipe?
You will need 12 cooked crepes.
What ingredients are in the orange sauce?
The sauce is made from cornstarch, sugar, chicken broth, lemon juice, light soy sauce, and mandarin orange slices.
How do you thicken the orange sauce?
The sauce is thickened by cooking cornstarch and sugar with chicken broth and other liquids over low heat until clear.
When should the mandarin oranges be added?
The drained mandarin orange slices should be gently folded into the sauce after it has thickened.
What is the baking temperature for the crepes?
The crepes should be baked at 350°F (175°C).
How long do the crepes need to bake?
Bake the crepes for 10-15 minutes or until they are heated through.
What type of soy sauce is recommended?
The recipe specifies using 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce.
Is fresh ginger required?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger.
How much garlic is used?
The recipe uses 2 cloves of minced garlic.
What kind of chicken broth should I use?
You can use 1 cup of either homemade or store-bought chicken broth.
Are the mandarin oranges fresh or canned?
The recipe uses one 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges, which should be drained.
What is the purpose of the sugar in the sauce?
The tablespoon of sugar is used for balancing the citrus and savory flavors.
How should the crepes be folded?
Divide the shrimp and vegetable mixture among the crepes and fold each one over to enclose the filling.
What type of dish should be used for baking?
The filled crepes should be arranged in a shallow baking dish.
What is a good garnish for this dish?
You can garnish the finished dish with additional sliced green onions if desired.
Is this recipe suitable for lunch?
Yes, it is versatile and perfect for a lunch gathering, a snack, or an elegant dinner.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 13 ingredients.
Should the sauce be stirred while cooking?
Yes, stir the sauce constantly over low heat until it thickens and becomes clear.
Where can I find a recipe for the crepe batter?
The instructions suggest using an All Purpose Dinner Crepes Batter recipe.