Crab and Shrimp Crepes with Mornay Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with these luxurious Crab and Shrimp Crepes smothered in a creamy Mornay sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this elegant recipe combines tender lump crab meat and juicy shrimp with a luscious cream cheese filling, delicately wrapped in paper-thin homemade crepes. The highlight is the rich, velvety Mornay sauce made with Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, enhanced with a touch of nutmeg for warmth and depth. Baked to perfection until golden and bubbly, these crepes are ideal for impressing guests at a dinner party or savoring a special family meal. Easy to prepare but irresistibly decadent, this dish promises gourmet flavor in every bite. Keywords: crab and shrimp crepes, seafood crepes, Mornay sauce recipe, elegant dinner ideas, baked crepes.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 pound crab meat (lump or claw)
• 0.5 pound shrimp (cooked and chopped)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sauce)
• 1.5 cups whole milk (for sauce)
• 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

In a blender, combine 1 cup flour, 1.5 cups milk, 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the skillet. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the surface in a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges begin to lift, then flip and cook another 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking cooked crepes with wax paper between each.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling into the center of each crepe. Roll the crepes into cylinders and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

Step 6

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until a paste forms.

Step 7

Gradually whisk in 1.5 cups warm milk, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the Gruyère cheese, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Pour the Mornay sauce over the crepes, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 10

Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly golden on top.

Step 11

Let the crepes cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1748.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2879.1

Total Fat 166.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1405.3mg	0%
Sodium 4489.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 193.3g	0%

Vitamin D 471.3IU	0%
Calcium 2558.9mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 2840.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 20.8%