Crêpes Suzette

Instructions

1. 1
   For the crêpes: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt. Sift in the flour alternating gradually with the milk, whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form. Stir in the 20g of melted butter until smooth and liquid. Let the batter rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Heat a non-stick crepe pan over medium heat and brush lightly with a tiny bit of butter. Pour in a thin layer of batter, swirl quickly to coat the bottom, and cook for 1 minute on each side until lightly flecked with gold. Fold each finished crepe into quarters to form neat triangles.
3. 3
   Using a peeler, remove the bright orange rind from the oranges (leaving behind the bitter white pith) and slice it into very thin julienne strips. Blanch the zest strips in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and set aside.
4. 4
   For the sauce: In a wide skillet over medium heat, melt the 80g of butter with the sugar, stirring continuously until it begins to bubble and turns into a pale, light caramel.
5. 5
   Carefully pour the fresh orange juice and a few drops of lemon juice over the caramel. Toss in the blanched orange zest strips.
6. 6
   Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves and the liquid reduces into a glossy, light syrup.
7. 7
   Arrange the folded crepe triangles neatly into the skillet with the hot sauce. Allow them to soak up the liquid on one side for 1 minute, then carefully turn them over so they are fully saturated with the bright orange syrup.
8. 8
   The Flambé Step (Optional): Increase the heat to high, pour the licores (Grand Marnier and cognac) over the hot crêpes and immediately light with a long fireplace match or kitchen lighter with extreme caution. Swirl the pan gently until the flames naturally die out as the alcohol burns off.
9. 9
   Plate the crêpes immediately on individual plates, layering them elegantly, distribute the orange strands over the top, and spoon the remaining glossy pan syrup over everything, mirroring the display in `crepes suzette.png`.