Description
A cozy seafood gratin featuring tender shrimp and scallops baked in a rich, creamy sauce with a golden, cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère or Parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Optional: 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Optional: Lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice
- Optional: Pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30–45 seconds).
- Add shrimp and scallops, cooking until just opaque (1–2 minutes per side). Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently to combine. Simmer for 1–2 minutes to warm and slightly thicken.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle grated cheese on top (and panko if using).
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden, broiling for 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shellfish; they will continue to cook in the oven. Let the gratin rest 3–5 minutes before serving to settle the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg