Description
Succulent garlic shrimp gratin brings Mediterranean coastal charm straight to kitchen tables. Creamy textures and bold herbal notes dance together, promising a luxurious dining experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), creating the perfect environment for a golden, bubbling gratin.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, releasing its rich aroma and preparing for the garlic’s introduction.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute, allowing its intense flavor to permeate the butter.
- Introduce shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until they transform into a delicate pink hue, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from heat and set aside, preserving their tender texture.
- Create a luxurious cream mixture by combining heavy cream, mozzarella, and half the Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Fold the cooked shrimp into the cream mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and transfer the shrimp and cream mixture, spreading it uniformly.
- Prepare the crispy topping by mixing panko breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Generously sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the creamy base, creating a textural contrast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown, effervescent finish.
- Allow the gratin to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Swap traditional heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or coconut milk for a healthier version.
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create extra crispiness on top.
- Use frozen shrimp quickly thawed under cold water to save preparation time and maintain freshness.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-salt butter and checking Parmesan cheese’s salt content before adding to the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg