Description
Indulgent shrimp au gratin brings coastal comfort to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness. Succulent Gulf Coast shrimp nestled in a rich sauce will transport your taste buds to a seaside paradise you can savor right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 30 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a warm environment for the upcoming culinary creation.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil together, creating a smooth cooking base.
- Whisk flour into the butter mixture, stirring consistently until a golden, thick paste forms, approximately 5 minutes.
- Gradually pour milk into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from developing, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
- Season sauce with ground nutmeg and salt, adjusting flavors to taste.
- Arrange shrimp in a casserole dish, coating thoroughly with Italian seasoning and a light salt sprinkle.
- Drizzle prepared cream sauce evenly over the seasoned shrimp, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute shredded Cheddar cheese across the surface, followed by thinly sliced shallots and chopped parsley.
- Create a crispy topping by sprinkling dry bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, watching for a bubbling texture and golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving, letting flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are evenly coated with seasoning by gently tossing them in a bowl before placing in the casserole dish for maximum flavor absorption.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting milk quantity, allowing it to simmer longer for a thicker consistency or adding more milk for a lighter texture.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best taste, preferably wild-caught or sustainably sourced varieties to enhance overall dish quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg