The popover-style crepe sits tall and inviting on the plate, golden-brown and opened up to reveal the lightly browned crab stuffing. It's all draped in an inviting silky carrot-ginger emulsion that pools slightly at the base creating a vibrant contrast. Hints of green from the fresh chervil garnishing the dish add a dash of color.

Baked Crab-Stuffed Crepe with a Carrot-Ginger Emulsion

Name: Baked Crab-Stuffed Crepe with a Carrot-Ginger Emulsion
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Crab meat, 1lb picked over for shells and cartilage; Carrots, 3 medium-sized, peeled and roughly chopped; Fresh ginger, 1 inch piece peeled and chopped; Lemon, 1 zested and juiced; Crepes, 4 large-sized; Fresh chervil, 1 bunch finely chopped; Cream, 1/2 cup; Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: March 08, 2024

Today, we're perfecting a modern twist on the traditional French cuisine. The star of this dish is crab, which lends its delicate and slightly sweet flavor to elevate the dish. It is complemented by seasonal spring vegetables to keep the dish grounded and balanced.

Ingredients (for 4)

Crab meat - 1lb - picked over for shells and cartilage
Carrots - 3 - medium-sized, peeled and roughly chopped
Fresh ginger - 1 inch piece - peeled and chopped
Lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
Crepes - 4 - large-sized
Fresh chervil - 1 bunch - finely chopped
Cream - 1/2 cup
Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥⏲️🌡️

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Step 2 - 🦀🍋🧂

Drizzle the crab meat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Mix it gently till everything is well combined.
Step 3 - 🥞🦀🥄

Lay the crepes flat and place an even portion of the crab mixture onto each crepe. Fold the crepes over the mixture and place them on a buttered baking sheet.
Step 4 - ⏲️🔥🥞

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crab is cooked through and crepes are golden.
Step 5 - 🥕💧🍲

While the crepes are in the oven, bring the carrots, ginger, and enough water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer until carrots are tender.
Step 6 - 🌪️🥕🍋

Drain the carrots and ginger, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Transfer them to a blender, and purée till smooth. Gradually add in the cream, lemon juice, butter, and enough of the cooking liquid to reach a sauce consistency.
Step 7 - 🧂🍲🔥

Season the sauce with salt and pepper, and keep it warm.
Step 8 - 🍽️🥞🌿

Take out the crepes from the oven, plate them, and pour the carrot-ginger emulsion generously on top of each. Garnish with fresh chervil before serving.

Additional

While this dish seems fancy, the steps are actually quite simple, making it a great opportunity for kids to help out. They can assist in mixing the filling, stuffing the crepes, and even drizzling the sauce at the end. As for modifications, swapping the crab for cheeses like goat cheese or feta could offer a vegetarian alternative.