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Creamy Seafood Gratin

Creamy Seafood Gratin Your Family Will Crave Again and Again

This Creamy Seafood Gratin is a comforting dish filled with shrimp, scallops, and white fish in a luscious sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Base
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Scallops
  • 1 pound White Fish (e.g., Cod or Haddock)
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably Panko)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Directions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Allow at least 10-15 minutes to reach the desired temperature.
    Creamy Seafood Gratin
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Seafood. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, scallops, and white fish using paper towels. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
    Creamy Seafood Gratin
  3. Step 3: Sauté the Garlic. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
    Creamy Seafood Gratin
  4. Step 4: Cook the Seafood. Add shrimp, scallops, and white fish to the skillet with garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes until seafood is opaque.
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  5. Step 5: Prepare the Creamy Sauce. Whisk together heavy cream with salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Pour over sautéed seafood in the skillet.
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  6. Step 6: Add Fresh Herbs and Cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and half of the Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
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  7. Step 7: Transfer to Baking Dish. Grease a baking dish and transfer the seafood mixture, spreading evenly. Top with remaining cheese.
    Creamy Seafood Gratin
  8. Step 8: Add the Crunchy Topping. Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs on top, covering the surface properly.
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  9. Step 9: Bake to Perfection. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden-brown.
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  10. Step 10: Let it Rest. Allow the gratin to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Consider broiling the gratin for the last 2-3 minutes for an extra crispy topping.

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