Crêpes are one of life’s sweetest pleasures, but they can be savory, too! This gluten free crêpes recipe is so versatile, you can fill it with whatever strikes your fancy.
Here I’ve given you one of my family’s favorites: a light and uncomplicated crab filling that is simply perfection with these airy gluten free crêpes. Use shrimp, langostinos, crawfish, scallops … or even just a bunch of yummy veggies – gluten free crêpes go with EVERYTHING!
See my sweet gluten free crêpes recipe for more filling ideas of the dessert variety, but let your imagination be your guide! There’s no end to the things that would taste amazing in gluten free crêpes!
Gluten Free Crêpes Recipe (Savory)
Ingredients
Crêpes
- 2 Tbs. gfJules™ All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 3 Tbs. Milk (Dairy Or Non-Dairy)
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- Butter Or Non-Dairy Alternative for the pan (Earth Balance® Buttery Sticks)
Crab Filling
- 1/2 lb. cleaned crabmeat (or small, peeled and cooked shrimp, langostinos or other seafood)
- 2 Tbs. butter or non-dairy alternative (Earth Balance® Buttery Sticks)
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp. fresh parsley, plus more for garnish (or use fresh basil)
- grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (optional), to taste
Instructions
Prepare a small frying pan by heating it to medium-low heat and then adding one teaspoon butter or non-dairy alternative.
Whisk crêpe ingredients in a small bowl, mixing until there are no lumps, approximately 1-2 minutes. When the butter has melted, pour a thin layer of batter into the pan (approximately 2 tablespoons of batter spreads to create a 6 inch crêpe). Pick up the pan and move it around until all the batter spreads out thinly and begins to set. Cook for only about 1 minute, or until the batter is completely set on the bottom
Flip the crêpe over gently and cook for only 30 seconds on the other side. The edges will begin to curl when the crêpe is done.
Set the crêpe aside, cover and repeat until all the batter is used. Refresh the butter in the pan as needed to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
Recipe makes approximately six, 6-inch crêpes. Double the recipe, as needed. Refrigerate any leftovers by layering with wax paper and sealing in a zip-top bag.
To make the filling, melt butter in a small saucepan and add the crabmeat. Cook until heated, stirring to lightly coat the crabmeat in butter. Add remaining ingredients except parmesan, stirring to combine while cooking.
Remove from heat and spoon dollops of crab mixture in a line down the center of each crêpe, sprinkle with Parmesan or nutritional yeast if using, then roll the crêpe, placing the edge of the crêpe down on the plate to keep it wrapped tightly. Alternatively, spoon a dollop of crab mixture onto one half of the crêpe, sprinkle with Parmesan or nutritional yeast if using, then fold the other half over it, then fold again to quarter it (as pictured).
Serve with fresh parsley or basil.
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Hi Jules,
Is the only difference between the sweet and savory crepes the filling? That’s the only difference I’m finding. I imagined maybe using sugar in the sweet ones versus salt.
Hi Barb, yes that is pretty much the difference in the two recipes. Feel free to add a tablespoon or two of sugar to the sweet crepe recipe if you prefer, but to me, it’s all about the fillings! The gluten free crepe recipe is light and not too sweet or too salty either way, so it can handle anything you want to wrap it around. ENJOY!
~jules
Made the crepes, but added some herbs to the batter. So good and super easy. Anyone can make these! Thanks, Jules!
Wonderful to hear, Catherine!!! I bet they were even better with herbs in the batter!!!
~jules
Yum, I love crepes but I never think to make savory ones – always sweet!
Those crepes look amazing, Jules! And you know I LOVE the seafood filling. Let’s get together and share some of these soon. 😉
xo,
Shirley
p.s. I know I still owe you an email.
Sounds like a great date, Shirley! Let’s put it on the calendar!
~jules
I love chicken crepes. Giving this one a try with your flour!
Fantastic, Ali! So glad you have some of my flour on hand to make this recipe anytime you like!
~jules
These look so good, and I love the crab filling-yum! It’s funny-I hadn’t had crepes in a really long time, but have had them 2 times now in the past few weeks. I had savory buckwheat crepes at a restaurant near me that does a gluten-free version, then I made some at home (the first 1 was pretty mangled, but the rest turned out ok) and topped them with wild blueberry sauce. Can’t wait to make these!
Fantastic, EA! So glad I’m not the only one in the mood for crepes lately!
Enjoy!
~jules
I have been on a total crepe kick lately, and they’re so versatile! This look amazing. 🙂
Thanks Morri! Glad to give you a new recipe to try!
~jules
These are gorgeous, Jules. Crepes used to be one of my favorites growing up — my nana made the best crepes and filled them with nutella and strawberries/bananas or lightly sweetened cottage cheese 🙂 — oh, those carefree days when I could eat anything I wanted were a dream! 🙂
Raia, they are so easy! You’ll wonder why you didn’t try them sooner – promise!
~jules
Hmm… I’ve never tried making gluten-free crepes before. These definitely sound delicious and I’m going to have to put them on the menu. 😉