Cajun Shrimp Crepes is a mouthwatering dish that combines the rich flavors of Cajun cuisine with delicate crepes. The succulent shrimp, cooked in a spiced Cajun butter sauce, is wrapped in tender crepes and served with a creamy garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for brunch or a special dinner, and it will impress your guests with its bold and captivating flavors.
Ingredients
- For the crepes:
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 ¼ cups milk
- - 2 tablespoons melted butter
- - ¼ teaspoon salt
- - Cooking spray or additional butter for the pan
- For the Cajun shrimp:
- - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- - 4 tablespoons butter
- - 3 garlic cloves, minced
- - ½ cup chicken broth
- - ¼ cup heavy cream
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the garlic sauce:
- - 1 cup sour cream
- - 2 garlic cloves, minced
- - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour ⅓ cup of the crepe batter into the skillet and swirl it around to spread the batter evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to brown, then flip the crepe and cook for an additional minute. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 crepes. Set them aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat them in the sauce. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to make the garlic sauce.
- To assemble the crepes, place a spoonful of the Cajun shrimp in the center of each crepe. Fold the sides over the filling and roll them up.
- Serve the Cajun Shrimp Crepes warm, drizzled with the garlic sauce on top.
- Enjoy this flavorful and spicy dish with your loved ones!