Seafood Gratin
A delicious French dish combining shrimp and scallops in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese and baked to perfection.
Equipment
- large skillet
- baking dish
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 200 g Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
- 200 g Scallops Fresh or thawed if frozen.
- 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 200 ml Heavy cream For the creamy sauce.
- 50 ml White grape juice Adds sweetness to the sauce.
- 50 g Grated cheese For topping, use your favorite cheese.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Gather fresh shrimp and scallops. If using frozen seafood, thaw completely, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking for about 3 minutes until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque.
- Pour in white grape juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the gratin for about 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Seafood gratin is a versatile dish that can be customized with different seafood or made vegetarian with vegetables.