Mandarin Shrimp Crepes

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Crepes can be home made or store bought, either way this recipe is simple to make. The sauce provides the flavor base and the Mandarin organges add a burst of flavor and color appeal.

Serves 4
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound 24 count shrimp, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup fresh snowpeas
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-10 ounce can mandarin oranges
  • 8 crepes

    Instructions:

    Preheat oven 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat butter and sauté snow peas 2 minutes. Add shrimp, rosemary, onions and garlic. Toss and cook on moderately high heat for additional 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and cool while preparing the sauce.
    Sauce: Combine in a small saucepan, cornstarch and sugar, stir in broth, soy sauce, orange juice and zest. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add drained mandarin oranges. Fill crepes with cooled shrimp mixture. Roll up or fold over. Arrange in a shallow baking pan. Spoon sauce over filled crepes. Heat in oven for 10 minutes.

    Basic Crepe Recipe

    Serve with Basmati Rice