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Seafood Gratin

Delicious Seafood Gratin: Comfort Food in Under 30 Minutes

Seafood Gratin: a creamy and delicious dish combining shrimp and scallops, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound scallops fresh or thawed
For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 small onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup white grape juice or white wine
For the Topping
  • 1 cup grated cheese such as Gruyère or cheddar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven
  • Measuring Cups
  • knives
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your shrimp and scallops. If using frozen seafood, thaw completely, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking for about 3 minutes until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque.
  4. Pour in the white grape juice and let it simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, along with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Transfer the seafood mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  7. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the gratin for about 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh seafood for best flavor. Let the gratin cool before serving for easier portions.

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