Crepes with smoked salmon, ricotta, red onion, capers, and lemon creme fraiche is a delectable and sophisticated dish that combines the flavors of the sea, the tanginess of citrus, and the creaminess of cheese. This recipe is perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or lunch, and it is sure to impress your guests. The combination of smoked salmon, ricotta, and capers creates a harmonious balance of flavors, while the red onion and lemon creme fraiche add a touch of acidity and freshness.
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CREPES WITH SMOKED SALMON AND LEMON-HERB SOUR CREAM
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add all of the crepe batter ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Expect the batter to be thinner than normal pancake batter. Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to make the crepes, lightly brush a 6 to 8-inch crepe pan or small nonstick skillet with melted butter and put over medium-high heat.
- Ladle a few tablespoons of batter into the center of the hot pan.
- Lift the pan, removing it from the heat, and swirl so the batter coats the bottom of the pan in an even layer that's as thin as possible. If you have a few holes in the crepe, you can add a bit more batter to those bald spots to cover them. If there is excess batter in the pan, simply pour it back into the batter bowl.
- Return the pan to the heat and cook until the edges crisp and the batter loses its shine, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Using a nonstick spatula, flip the crepe and continue cooking on the other side, another 30 to 45 seconds.
- If making crepes in advance, you can either slide the cooked crepes onto a cookie sheet and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven, or stack on a plate, putting waxed paper between each layer to prevent sticking while you continue with the remaining batter.
- When ready to serve, heat 1 crepe in a pan and add some of the filling, warming slightly. (If you imagine your crepe to be divided into quarters, you only want to add filling to the bottom corner in order to fold it properly. The crepe should be folded in half (like you would an omelet) and then again into a neat triangle (like a piece of pie). If you want more filling, crepes can be either rolled or folded in half.)
- Combine the sour cream or creme fraiche, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, chives, and capers, in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- To serve, put a piece of smoked salmon in the bottom corner of a warmed crepe, folding in half (like you would an omelet) and then again into a neat triangle (like a piece of pie). Repeat with remaining crepes and filling. Arrange the crepes on a serving platter. Top each with a dollop of lemon-herb cream and a caper berry before serving.
CREPES WITH SMOKED SALMON
Categories Fish Brunch Vegetarian Dinner Lunch
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add all of the crepe batter ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Expect the batter to be thinner than normal pancake batter. Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes. Lightly brush a 6 inch crepe pan or small nonstick skillet with melted butter and put over medium high heat. Ladle a few tablespoons of the batter into the center of the hot pan. Lift the pan, removing it from the heat and swirl so the batter coats the bottom of the pan in an even layer that's as thin as possible. Return the pan to the heat and cook until the edges are crisp and the batter loses its shine, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. using a nonstick spatula, flip the crepe and continue cooking on the other side, another 45 seconds. If you imagine your crepe to be divided into quarters, you only want to add filling to the bottom corner in order for it to fold properly. Combine the sour cream or creme fraiche, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, chives and capers in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Once you have all the steps complete, build your crepe and enjoy. Drizzle sauce on top. See photo at: http://www.beaugureaustudios.blogspot.ca/2013/03/ricotta-crepes-with-smoked-salmon.html
CREPES WITH SMOKED SALMON, RICOTTA, RED ONION AND CAPERS WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE
Steps:
- For the crepes: Combine the milk, flour, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a blender and blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using or transfer to a container with a lid and let rest in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- For the lemon creme fraiche: Whisk together the creme fraiche, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the herbed ricotta and topping: Put the ricotta, chives, dill, parsley, lemon zest and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl and work together with a fork.
- Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush with some of the remaining melted butter. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the crepe batter and swirl the skillet so the batter completely covers the bottom. Cook until the underside of the crepe is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Loosen the edge of the crepe with a rubber spatula, then with your fingertips, quickly flip. Cook 1 minute more. Slide the crepe out of the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, coating the skillet with butter as needed. Stack the finished crepes directly on top of each other.
- Lay 8 crepes on a flat surface. Smear about 1/4 cup herbed ricotta in a wide strip down the center of each. Top with 2 or 3 slices of salmon, then gather the sides of each crepe around the filling, leaving most of the filling exposed. Scatter some onion slices and capers over the filling, then drizzle some lemon creme fraiche on top. Scatter some dill fronds on top and serve.
Tips:
- When making the crepe batter, make sure to whisk the ingredients together until smooth and lump-free.
- Use a non-stick skillet or crepe pan to cook the crepes. This will help prevent them from sticking.
- Cook the crepes over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the crepes will cook too quickly and become dry.
- Use a spatula to loosen the edges of the crepe as it cooks. This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Once the crepe is cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a plate. Cover the crepes with a damp cloth to keep them warm and moist.
- If you are making the crepes ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When you are ready to serve the crepes, reheat them in a warm oven or on a warm skillet.
Conclusion:
Crêpes with smoked salmon, ricotta, red onion, and capers with lemon crème fraîche are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crepes are light and fluffy, and the filling is rich and flavorful. The lemon crème fraîche adds a touch of acidity and brightness that balances out the other ingredients perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also very easy to make. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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