creamy seafood gratin
A rich and velvety creamy seafood gratin combining tender shrimp, scallops, and fish in a luscious cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1/2 pound white fish fillets (cod or haddock), cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion 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 nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in half the Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Combine shrimp, scallops, and fish chunks in a baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce over the seafood.
- Sprinkle remaining Gruyère, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce or serve with a crisp green salad for a balanced meal.
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