Here’s a rich and creamy Shrimp Gratin recipe—perfect as an elegant appetizer or main dish 🍤🧀
Shrimp Gratin
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
2. Prepare shrimp
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Lightly sauté shrimp in 1 tbsp butter for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside (shrimp will cook more in the oven).
3. Make creamy sauce
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until thickened (~3–5 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Assemble gratin
- Place shrimp in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour creamy sauce over shrimp.
- Optional: sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a golden crust.
5. Bake
- Bake 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
6. Serve
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Pair with crusty bread, rice, or a light salad.
Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they’ll finish cooking in the oven.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- Gruyère or mozzarella can be used instead of Parmesan for a different cheese flavor.
Variations
- Seafood mix: Add scallops, crab meat, or lobster chunks.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Individual servings: Use ramekins for elegant presentation.
If you want, I can also give a quick stovetop shrimp gratin version that skips baking but is just as creamy.
