Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful Garlic Shrimp Gratin, a delightful seafood dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy, garlicky sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant. Add shrimp, season, cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add white wine, simmer until slightly reduced. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, cook until thickened. Return shrimp to skillet, coat.
- Prepare Gratin: Transfer mixture to a baking dish. In a bowl, melt remaining butter, toss with breadcrumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over shrimp.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
