shrimp au gratin
This is quite rich, but oh so good. It can be made in individual gratin dishes also.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Rich, creamy, cheesy, and buttery, this shrimp au gratin is definitely not a recipe to try if you're watching calories. But, oh my, it's delicious! Super simple to make, it's impressive when presented. The sauce just melts in your mouth and Panko crumbs on top add a nice crunchy texture. Simply divine.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 cup minced shallot
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (about 24)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (plus 1 teaspoon more)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- - cooking spray
How To Make shrimp au gratin
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly spray a quiche pan with non-stick cooking spray. -
Step 2In a large skillet, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the seasoning mix. Add shrimp and cook until just turning pink (shrimp will finish cooking in the oven), about 2 minutes. Stir in the chives. Remove mixture from pan into the prepared quiche pan.
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Step 3Add remaining tablespoon butter to pan and when melted, whisk in flour. Do not allow flour to brown. Whisk in the milk and cream and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to thicken, 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the jack cheese.
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Step 4Remove from heat and spoon sauce evenly over shrimp.
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Step 5Sprinkle remaining cheeses over top and then sprinkle Panko evenly over that. LIGHTLY spray Panko with cooking spray to help brown.
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Step 6Place in oven and bake 15 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Serve over rice or pasta.
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