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Crab Stuffed Crepes
Crab Stuffed Crepes reads umami 5.3, richness 5.0 and salinity 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a French main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.3 · Richness 5.0 · Salinity 4.3 · Marine & Briny 4.0 · Earthy 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Allium 2.2 · Sweetness 2.0 · Nutty 1.7 · Fruity 1.6 · Citrus 1.2 · Funk & Ferment 1.2 · Floral 1.0 · Sourness 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (16)
- 3/4 c. milk
- 2/3 c. flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 c. green onions, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 1/4 c. Chablis
- 1 c. Swiss cheese
- 1 lb. crabmeat
- 1/4 c. chopped pimento
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 c. Swiss cheese
Time & effort: about 35 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 199.8 kcal, 14.8 g protein, 6.3 g fat, 20.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- In bowl, combine milk, flour, eggs and salt; beat until smooth.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- For each crepe, pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter into hot lightly greased 7-inch crepe pan, turning to coat bottom of pan with batter.
- Cook until golden brown.
- Remove and keep warm.
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- Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells — Italian
- Tortillitas de Camarones — Spanish · Andalusia
- Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells with Marinara — Italian-American
- Gulf Coast Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine — Cajun/Creole · Cajun
- Vietnamese Shrimp And Crab Crispy Spring Rolls (Cha Gio) — Vietnamese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.