Description
A delightful shrimp and scallop gratin that combines seafood with rich cream and cheese, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and scallops into the skillet, cooking just until they turn opaque.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into a baking dish, sprinkling the grated cheese and breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To make it a family affair, let kids sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese. You can substitute scallops with more shrimp or fish. For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: shrimp gratin, scallop dish, seafood dinner, baked seafood, creamy gratin