Description
Garlic Shrimp Gratin is a flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer, this gratin is a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 lb medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Butter: 3 tablespoons unsalted
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup, grated (divided)
- Panko Breadcrumbs: ½ cup
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: Combine heavy cream, mozzarella, half the Parmesan, and cooked shrimp with garlic butter in a bowl. Mix well.
- Assemble Gratin: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Mix panko breadcrumbs with the remaining Parmesan and sprinkle over the shrimp mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the dish rest for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble in advance, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.
- Topping Tips: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
