Description
Succulent garlic shrimp gratin brings Mediterranean coastal charm straight to dinner tables with creamy, herb-infused elegance. Cheesy, golden-crusted perfection promises comfort and flavor you’ll savor with each delightful, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams) parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a toasty 375°F, ensuring a lightly greased ceramic baking vessel stands ready for the culinary journey ahead.
- Unleash aromatic magic by gently melting butter in a skillet, introducing minced garlic and allowing its essence to dance and release fragrant whispers.
- Introduce succulent shrimp into the butter-garlic embrace, seasoning with delicate salt, cracked pepper, and a sprinkle of vibrant paprika, allowing the seafood to transform into a blush-pink delicacy.
- Create a luxurious sauce by streaming velvety heavy cream into the pan, then folding in granulated Parmesan, stirring until the mixture transforms into a silken, thickened liquid.
- Carefully transfer the shrimp and its enchanting sauce into the prepared baking dish, creating an inviting landscape of maritime delight.
- Scatter a generous layer of mozzarella cheese across the surface, followed by a delicate snowfall of golden breadcrumbs, promising a crisp and textured finale.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing 12-15 minutes for the gratin to bubble and develop a gloriously bronzed top.
- Remove from oven and crown the creation with a verdant shower of freshly chopped parsley, serving immediately to capture maximum flavor and warmth.
Notes
- Swap shrimp for firm white fish like cod or halibut to create a versatile seafood gratin that works for different preferences.
- Toast breadcrumbs separately before sprinkling to ensure extra crunchiness and prevent soggy topping during baking.
- Reduce heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie version without compromising rich flavor.
- Elevate dish’s nutrition by adding spinach or diced bell peppers to increase vegetable content and create more complex texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 753 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg