Description
Garlic Shrimp Gratin is a delightful dish that brings the best of coastal flavors right to your dinner table. Imagine tender shrimp bathed in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, then crowned with a golden layer of cheese and crispy breadcrumbs. This elegant yet easy-to-make gratin is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed and deveined)
- Minced garlic
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently, and stir in half of the Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked shrimp with cream sauce and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Mix remaining Parmesan with panko breadcrumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over shrimp mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing different cheeses like Gruyère or mozzarella. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are completely thawed and pat dry to avoid excess moisture.