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    Home » Entrees » Shrimp Crepes

    Apr 27, 2022 · Modified: Apr 27, 2022 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 1 Comment

    Shrimp Crepes

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    Looking for a unique and decadent dish perfect for brunch or dinner? These Shrimp Crepes are easy to make and will impress your family and friends no matter when you serve them!

    Crepe filled with creamy shrimp and topped with cream sauce and basil on a plate with second plate and lemon wedges in background and recipe title at top.
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🗒 Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳 How to make crepes
    • 🦐 How to make creamy shrimp
    • 🥘 How to assemble crepes
    • 🛒 What to serve with
    • ⏲ How to make ahead
    • 💡 Shortcuts
    • 🥞 More crepe recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    I could happily eat crepes every day of the week. In fact, I could happily eat crepes for every meal of every day... Including dessert!

    One of the beautiful things about crepes is how versatile they are and how easily they can be taken from breakfast to dinner to dessert. I have a lot of crepe recipes on my blog, but haven't had any that are truly savory crepes, until now.

    For these shrimp crepes, you'll make a simple homemade crepe base and then fill them with creamy shrimp.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    These shrimp crepes are an easy and unique meal idea that can be served on so many occasions!

    Crepes are incredibly easy to make, but are always impressive, which means these are great for serving at a brunch or dinner party. The crepes can even be made ahead of time if you want to make your meal even easier!

    But they also make a delicious weeknight meal.

    🗒 Ingredients

    There are two components to this recipe: the crepes and the shrimp. Here's what you need for each of them... While it may seem like a lot of ingredients, most of them are super basic and chances are you already have almost all of them in your kitchen!

    See below recipe card for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

    Crepes:

    • All-purpose flour
    • Granulated sugar
    • Garlic powder
    • Paprika
    • Cayenne
    • Salt and pepper
    • Whole milk
    • Eggs
    • Melted unsalted butter

    Shrimp:

    • Unsalted butter
    • Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails removed
    • Salt and pepper
    • Minced garlic
    • All-purpose flour
    • Dry white wine (can substitute with chicken broth)
    • Lemon zest
    • Lemon juice
    • Heavy cream
    • Finely chopped basil, for garnish

    👩‍🍳 How to make crepes

    Let's start by making the crepes! If you've never made them before, you're about to find out just how easy homemade crepes are.

    Simply put all of the crepe ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.

    Overhead view of flour, eggs, milk, and spices in blender.

    For best results, let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes, but you can skip this if you're in a rush.

    Alternatively, you can make the batter the day before and keep it in fridge overnight. If refrigerated overnight, let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.

    Overhead view of crepe batter in blender.

    Once your batter is ready, place a 10-inch nonstick skillet (or crepe pan) over medium heat. Coat with a little bit of butter.

    Pour about ⅓ cup batter in pan and gently tilt and swirl pan until batter evenly coats the bottom.

    Crepe batter in pan.

    Let cook for about 1 ½-2 minutes until crepe is turning golden on bottom and edges are pulling away from pan. You can either use your fingers or a spatula to pull edges up and when ready, flip.

    Cook for another minute before removing crepe from pan to a plate. Keep warm (I recommend tenting with foil and keeping them in the oven on a very low temp) and continue with remaining batter, adding a little butter to pan in between each.

    Plate of homemade crepes.

    Your crepes are ready and now you just need the filling!

    🦐 How to make creamy shrimp

    For the creamy shrimp, all you need to do is cook the shrimp and then make the cream sauce.

    I recommend using medium-size shrimp for this recipe, but you can really use whatever size you choose.

    To start, add 2 Tbsp butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp to pan in a single layer (you can cook it in two batches if necessary) and sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.

    Shrimp in skillet.

    When shrimp start turning pink (about 2 minutes), flip and cook for another minute or so on the other side, until opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate or bowl and set aside.

    Cooked shrimp in skillet.

    Wipe skillet out and use it to make the sauce.

    Add remaining butter to skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds-1 minute, while whisking, until garlic is fragrant.

    Minced garlic in butter in skillet.

    Add flour and whisk to combine into a paste. Let cook for 1 minute.

    Roux in skillet.

    Stir in wine (or chicken broth), lemon zest, and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

    Slowly add cream while whisking constantly. Let cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken.

    Stir in remaining ¼ tsps salt and pepper.

    Cream sauce in skillet.

    Add shrimp to sauce and toss to combine.

    Shrimp in cream sauce in skillet.

    Try not to dig into the shrimp right away because it's even tastier when added to the homemade crepes!

    🥘 How to assemble crepes

    And you're ready to fill your crepes.

    Simply fold a crepe in half and top with the shrimp in cream sauce.

    Crepe folded over and topped with creamy shrimp.

    Fold again and drizzle more sauce over the top of the crepe. Add basil and extra lemon zest, if desired.

    And breakfast, lunch, or dinner is served.

    I love that these shrimp crepes are so simple to make, but look really impressive for serving to friends and family.

    Closeup view of a homemade crepe filled with creamy shrimp and topped with cream sauce and basil.

    They make for an incredibly decadent brunch and a comfort food kind of dinner.

    🛒 What to serve with

    You'll likely want to serve some sides with these shrimp crepes and what you serve will depend on when you're planning to enjoy these crepes. Here are some ideas:

    • Lemon pepper asparagus (or any asparagus side)
    • Shaved asparagus salad (or any salad)
    • Bacon parmesan brussels sprouts
    • Spinach
    • Zucchini chips
    • Roasted vegetables
    • Fruit salad
    • Bacon
    • Eggs

    ⏲ How to make ahead

    If you're serving these shrimp crepes at a dinner or brunch party, you may be looking for ways to make them ahead so entertaining is easier. You have plenty of options when it comes to this meal!

    • Crepe batter is great when made ahead of time and left in the fridge overnight. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before making the crepes.
    • You can even make the crepes ahead of time if you want. Whenever I make crepes, I have leftovers and they reheat wonderfully. For best results, let crepes cool and then stack with wax paper in between each. Wrap tightly and keep in fridge for up to 3 days. You can either pop back in a pan with a little butter to reheat or simple put them in the microwave.
    • I do think the creamy shrimp is best made right before serving, but if you want, you can cook the shrimp ahead of time and keep in your fridge. Simply let it heat through when you add it to the cream sauce (never reheat shrimp in the microwave as it will likely get rubbery!).

    💡 Shortcuts

    Looking for shortcuts to these shrimp crepes? It's a pretty quick and easy recipe, but there are still a couple things you can do to make it even easier! Here are some ideas:

    • Make the crepes with pancake mix! Pancake mix crepes are even easier to make... I do recommend cutting out the sugar in this recipe (since pancake mix usually has a little) and adding in the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and pepper to these savory crepes.
    • Buy pre-cooked shrimp. In a pinch, you can buy shrimp that's already been cooked and simply heat it through in the cream sauce before serving.
    Landscape head-on view of a crepe filled with creamy shrimp and toped with cream sauce with lemon wedges and basil in background and fork on plate.

    In any event, your friends and family are going to love this meal!

    🥞 More crepe recipes

    If you're as obsessed with crepes as I am, I have plenty of other recipes for you! here are some of my favorites:

    • Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Crepes
    • Banana and Nutella Crepes
    • Fruity Pebbles Crepes
    • Pumpkin Crepes
    • Cinnamon Roll Crepes (from Creme de la Crumb)
    • Rainbow Crepe Cake (from Indulge with Mimi)
    Crepe filled with creamy shrimp and topped with cream sauce and basil on a plate with second plate and lemon wedges in background.

    This is the perfect dish for any shrimp lover who's looking for a unique and decadent recipe.

    The touch of lemon makes the shrimp crepes a wonderful spring dish, but they can be enjoyed all year round!

    📖 Recipe

    Closeup view of a shrimp crepe topped with cream sauce and basil on a plate with lemon wedge and basil.

    Shrimp Crepes

    Looking for a unique and decadent dish perfect for brunch or dinner? These Shrimp Crepes are easy to make and will impress your family and friends no matter when you serve them!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American, Eclectic
    Keyword: Crepe Recipes, Lemon Recipes, Shrimp Recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Makes: 6 crepes
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
    • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails removed
    • ½ tsp salt, divided
    • ½ tsp pepper, divided
    • ½ Tbsp minced garlic (from about 2 cloves)
    • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup dry white wine (can substitute with chicken broth)
    • ½ Tbsp lemon zest, plus more for garnish
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 6 crepes (recipe below)
    • Finely chopped basil, for garnish

    Crepes

    • ½ cup + 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
    • ½ Tbsp granulated sugar
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp paprika
    • ⅛ tsp cayenne
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅛ tsp pepper
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 Tbsp melted unsalted butter, plus more butter for pan

    Instructions

    • Add 2 Tbsp butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp to pan in a single layer (you can cook it in two batches if necessary) and sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. When shrimp start turning pink (about 2 minutes), flip and cook for another minute or so on the other side, until opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate or bowl and set aside.
    • Wipe skillet out and use it to make the sauce. Add remaining 1 Tbsp butter to skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds-1 minute, while whisking, until garlic is fragrant.
    • Add flour and whisk to combine into a paste. Let cook for 1 minute.
    • Stir in wine (or chicken broth), lemon zest, and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
    • Slowly add cream while whisking constantly. Let cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Stir in remaining ¼ tsps salt and pepper. Add shrimp to sauce and toss to combine.
    • Fold a crepe in half and top with shrimp in cream sauce. Fold again and drizzle more sauce over the top of the crepe. Add basil and extra lemon zest, if desired.

    Crepes

    • Place flour, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, milk, eggs, and melted butter in blender and process until smooth. Let mixture rest for at least 30 minutes (you can skip this if you're in a rush). Alternatively, you can make the batter the day before and keep it in fridge overnight. If refrigerated overnight, let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.
    • Place a 10-inch nonstick skillet (or crepe pan) over medium heat. Coat with a little bit of butter. Pour about ⅓ cup batter in pan and gently tilt and swirl pan until batter evenly coats the bottom.
    • Let cook for about 1 ½-2 minutes until crepe is turning golden on bottom and edges are pulling away from pan. You can either use your fingers or a spatula to pull edges up and when ready, flip. Cook for another minute before removing crepe from pan to a plate. Keep warm (I recommend tenting with foil and keeping in just warm oven).
    • Continue with remaining batter, adding a little butter to pan in between each.

    Notes

    • See post body for tips and tricks on how to make parts of recipe ahead of time and additional shortcuts.

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    1. Sharon Anderson says

      May 03, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      LOOKS DELICIOUS...CAN'T WAIT TO TRY!

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