Description
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Garlic Shrimp Gratin recipe—bubbling, cheesy, and bursting with rich garlicky flavor. This easy dinner idea is a restaurant-quality dish made at home, perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Whether you’re looking for quick seafood dinner ideas or a creamy oven-baked shrimp recipe, this one delivers serious flavor in every bite. With golden cheese on top and tender shrimp in a velvety sauce, this dish is an irresistible blend of elegance and ease. Ideal for fans of healthy snacks with protein, cozy dinner ideas, and bold food flavors, this gratin is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: breadcrumbs or panko for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat, melt butter in the same skillet. Add cream and milk. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes