Description
Garlic shrimp gratin brings together succulent seafood and a luxurious cheese sauce that melts right into golden, crispy breadcrumbs. Your dinner guests will be transported to a Mediterranean coastal kitchen with this simple yet elegant dish that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400F. Coat a baking dish with a thin layer of butter so your shrimp won’t stick.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Drop in 4 minced garlic cloves and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes over them. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until they just turn pink.
- Pour 1 tablespoon white wine into the pan and stir. Transfer the shrimp to your prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Using the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour to create a smooth base for your sauce.
- Slowly stream ½ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup milk into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
- Stir in ¼ cup grated parmesan, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens nicely.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over your shrimp in the baking dish.
- Mix ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter until they’re completely coated.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan, and the buttery breadcrumbs across the top of the dish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400F until the surface turns golden and bubbles form around the edges.
- For an extra crispy top, switch your oven to broil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Scatter 1 teaspoon chopped parsley over the gratin. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fresh and deveined for the best flavor and texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help create a smoother, more even sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or almond flour.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk to reduce calories without losing creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg