Saigon Crepes with Shrimp, Bacon and Scallions Recipe

Name: Saigon Crepes with Shrimp, Bacon and Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 strips thickly sliced bacon; 3/4 cup rice flour; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; Pinch of sugar; Salt; One 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 pound medium shrimpshelled, deveined, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch lengths; 3 large scallions, thinly sliced; Shallot Dipping Sauce

Servings: persons

3 strips thickly sliced bacon
3/4 cup rice flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch of sugar
Salt
One 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound medium shrimpshelled, deveined, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch lengths
3 large scallions, thinly sliced
Shallot Dipping Sauce

1
In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
2
Drain the bacon on paper towels, then coarsely chop it.
3
In a bowl, whisk the rice flour with the turmeric, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Whisk in the coconut milk until smooth.
5
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet until it shimmers.
6
Scatter one-sixth of the shrimp in the skillet, season with salt and cook over moderately high heat until pink, about 1 minute.
7
Scatter one-sixth each of the scallions and bacon in the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
8
Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter over the shrimp, scallions and bacon, spreading it evenly.
9
Cook until the bottom is golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Flip the crepe and cook until golden and crisp on the second side, about 2 minutes longer.
11
Transfer to a plate.
12
Repeat to make 5 more crepes.
13
Serve the crepes hot, with the dipping sauce on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 strips thickly sliced bacon, 3/4 cup rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, Pinch of sugar, and more.

Yes, Saigon Crepes with Shrimp, Bacon and Scallions falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Saigon Crepes with Shrimp, Bacon and Scallions

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