Description
French-inspired garlic shrimp gratin delivers a luxurious seafood experience with crisp golden breadcrumbs and tender succulent shrimp. Mediterranean flavors meld perfectly, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup (50 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine, dry (optional)
- ¼ cup (25 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tbsps parsley, fresh, chopped
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat shrimp completely dry and season with salt and black pepper, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Searing: Heat butter in a skillet over medium flame, quickly sear shrimp until they turn pale pink, leaving them slightly undercooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauce Foundation: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until its fragrance infuses the butter, creating an aromatic base for the sauce.
- Sauce Development: Pour heavy cream and white wine, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce, developing a luxurious, silky texture.
- Flavor Layering: Off the heat, integrate Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and chopped parsley, whisking to create a harmonious, creamy sauce.
- Assembly: Arrange shrimp in a single layer within an ovenproof dish, then lavishly coat with the garlic cream sauce.
- Cheese and Crumb Topping: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously and dust with breadcrumbs, promising a golden, crispy exterior.
- Baking: Position the dish in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Final Touch: Activate broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve an extra-crisp finish, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Serving: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, accompanied by crusty bread or a light, refreshing salad.
Notes
- Master Shrimp Drying: Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect searing and prevent watery sauce, allowing for optimal caramelization and flavor concentration.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Sear shrimp briefly over medium heat to avoid overcooking, maintaining tender, juicy texture and preventing rubbery consistency.
- Balance Cheese Distribution: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly for consistent melting and golden-brown coverage, creating a uniform, appetizing top layer.
- Watch Broiling Closely: Monitor broiler carefully during final 1-2 minutes to achieve golden-brown crust without burning, ensuring crispy yet delicate surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg