Lobster Florentine Crepes Recipe
Overview:
Name: Lobster Florentine Crepes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 8 crepes
Description: Fairly easy to prepare yet elegant presentation. Use ready-made crepes or prepare your own from your favorite recipe. You can also substitute flour tortillas for the crepes.
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Lobster, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | black pepper |
| 1/4 | lobster meat |
| 1 | lemon juice |
| 1 | spinach |
| 1/4 | onion |
| 1 | white sauce |
| 1/4 | mushroom |
| 1/4 | garlic |
| 1/2 | parsley |
| 1 | walnuts |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 285.7
- Fat Content: 19.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 139.6mg
- Sodium Content: 402.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 24g
Instructions:
1. Preparing the Spinach Mixture:
- Over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan, heat butter and add garlic, onions, and mushrooms. 🍳
- Saute until soft and fragrant. 🌿
- Add walnuts, black pepper, lemon juice, and spinach to the saucepan. Stir in the white sauce. 🥄
- Blend the ingredients thoroughly and remove from heat. Set aside.
2. Assembling the Crepes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️
- Lay out your crepes on a clean surface. 🌯
- Divide the lobster meat equally among the crepes, placing approximately 2 oz. of lobster in each one. 🦞
- Top the lobster with the prepared spinach mixture, distributing it evenly among the crepes. 🥬
- Gently wrap each crepe around the filling, creating neat bundles. 🎁
- Place the filled crepes in individual shallow baking dishes, approximately 2 crepes per dish, with the folded side facing down. 🍽️
3. Baking:
- Place the baking dishes in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the crepes are heated through and the edges are slightly golden brown. ⏲️
4. Making the Hollandaise Sauce:
- While the crepes are baking, prepare the Hollandaise sauce according to your favorite recipe. 🥚
- Once the crepes are done, remove them from the oven and carefully top each one with a generous drizzle of Hollandaise sauce. 🍶
5. Serving:
- Garnish the crepes with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika for a burst of color and flavor. 🌶️
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your elegant and flavorful Lobster Florentine Crepes!
These delightful crepes are perfect for a special lunch or snack, and they’re sure to impress your guests with their exquisite taste and presentation. Enjoy! 🍽️🦞
