Crepes With Truffled Crabmeat Filling

Recipe Ingredients

		For The Crepe Batter
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	All-purpose flour
2 cups	396g / 13oz	Eggs (large)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup	118ml	Whole milk
		For The Bechamel
4 tablespoons	60ml	Butter
6 tablespoons	90ml	All-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups	592ml	Milk
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1		Freshly-grated nutmeg
		For The Filling and Assembling
1		Lump crabmeat - picked over
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground white pepper
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped chives
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped chervil leaves
1 tablespoon	15ml	Truffle oil
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Panko or bread crumbs
2 tablespoons	30ml	Melted butter

Recipe Instructions

For the Crepes: In a blender combine all the ingredients and process to form a smooth, thin batter. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before proceeding.

Heat a small skillet or crepe pan and when hot, brush lightly with butter. Ladle about 2 tablespoons of the crepe batter into the pan, tilting the skillet to evenly coat the pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and the top begins to look dry, about 1 minute. Using a spatula, carefully turn the crepe and cook the second side until the bottom colors slightly, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. (Makes 8 to 10 crepes)

For The Bechamel Sauce: In a saucepan melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth and continue to cook for 3 minutes, being careful not to brown. Slowly whisk in the cold milk, and cook, stirring, until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking until the floury taste is gone, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. (Makes about 2 1/2 cups)

To finish: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a small bowl combine the crabmeat, salt, white pepper, parsley, chives, chervil and truffle oil and toss gently to combine. Divide the filling evenly among the crepes, about 2 to 3 tablespoons per crepe. Roll up crepes and place in a shallow casserole dish. Pour the bechamel over the crepes and sprinkle the panko over the top of the sauce. Drizzle the melted butter over the top and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 4 first-course servings.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EE-2D02) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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