creamy seafood gratin
This creamy seafood gratin combines tender shrimp, scallops, and fish in a rich, cheesy sauce, baked to golden perfection for a comforting and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200g scallops
- 200g white fish fillet, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then mix in half the Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Gently fold in the shrimp, scallops, and fish pieces, cooking for 2-3 minutes to coat them in the sauce.
- Transfer the seafood mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs and the remaining Gruyère cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, try adding a splash of white wine to the sauce before baking. This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/creamy-seafood-gratin/