Description
Garlic Shrimp Gratin brings Mediterranean charm straight to your dinner table with succulent shrimp nestled in a creamy, herb-infused sauce. Crusty bread for soaking up those delectable pan juices makes this dish a quick, crowd-pleasing favorite that sparks dinner conversation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh shrimp
- 4–5 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Mince 4-5 garlic cloves finely and sauté them in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 30-45 seconds until fragrant and golden.
- Add 1 pound peeled shrimp to the skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque pink and curl slightly.
- Remove shrimp from heat and transfer them to a large mixing bowl, keeping garlic in the pan.
- Whisk 1 cup heavy cream with 1 cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Pour cream mixture over shrimp, stirring gently to ensure even coating.
- Transfer entire mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across surface.
- Mix ½ cup breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter until crumbs are completely moistened.
- Sprinkle buttered breadcrumbs uniformly across top of shrimp mixture.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until topping turns golden brown and cream bubbles around edges.
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over gratin just before serving for bright, zesty flavor.
Notes
- Fresh, large shrimp work best for this recipe, ensuring a tender and succulent texture when baked.
- Using high-quality Parmesan cheese dramatically enhances the overall flavor of the gratin.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories.
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour can easily replace traditional breadcrumbs for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg