Sauteed Crab Crepes Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Cuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Crabmeat1 pound, drained, flaked
 Green pepper1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green onions1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Celery2 Tablespoon, minced
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chopped pimiento - 1 (2-ounce) jar, drained
 Dry white wine2 Tablespoon
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, minced
 Seafood seasoning - 1 teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Dry mustard1/4 Teaspoon
 Dash of hot sauce
 Egg1
 Mayonnaise3 Tablespoon
 Basic Crepes - 8 (8-inch)
 Mushrooms1/2 pound (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)
 Green onions2 Tablespoon, finely chopped (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)
 Butter or margarine- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon , divided
 All-purpose flour - 3 tablespoons
 Milk1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)
 Dry white wine1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, minced (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)
 Dried whole tarragon - pinch
 Pepper white1/4 Teaspoon (For The Mushroom-Wine Sauce)

Directions

GETTING READY
1 Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2 Lightly grease a 13-x 9- x 2-inch baking dish.

MAKING
3 In a large skillet, melt butter and saute first 5 ingredients until vegetables are tender.
4 Remove from the heat.
5 Stir in the next 7 ingredients.
6 In a bowl, mix egg and mayonnaise.
7 Stir in the crabmeat mixture.
8 With a heaping one-fourth cup crabmeat mixture, fill each crepe.
9 Roll up, and place seam side down on the prepared baking dish.
10 Prepare the Mushroom-Wine Sauce, In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
11 Saute mushrooms and onions until tender.
12 Remove from the skillet and set aside.
13 In a heavy saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat.
14 Add in the flour, stirring until smooth.
15 Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
16 Gradually, pour in the milk and white wine.
17 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
18 Stir in sauteed vegetables and the remaining ingredients.
19 Spoon the Mushroom-Wine Sauce over crepes arranged in the baking dish.
20 Cover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

SERVING
21 Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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