Description
Succulent garlic shrimp gratin brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to your kitchen with creamy, herb-infused elegance. Crisp golden breadcrumbs and tender shrimp create a luxurious dining experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a ceramic baking vessel with a light butter coating.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature, introducing minced garlic and allowing it to release its aromatic essence until softened.
- Create a luxurious sauce by incorporating heavy cream, grated Parmesan, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce raw shrimp to the skillet, carefully cooking them until they transition to a delicate pink hue, ensuring they remain tender and not overdone.
- Carefully transfer the succulent shrimp and fragrant sauce into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously scatter mozzarella cheese and crisp breadcrumbs across the surface, creating a golden, textured topping.
- Place the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 12-15 minutes until the surface transforms into a bubbling, bronzed masterpiece.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the rich flavors to captivate your palate.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are deveined and cleaned thoroughly before cooking.
- Adjust the garlic intensity by adding more or less based on personal preference, keeping in mind that roasting mellows its sharp bite.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by substituting regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free panko for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the dish’s nutritional profile by adding chopped spinach or diced bell peppers to the sauce for extra vegetables and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg