Shrimp Au Gratin

Name: Shrimp Au Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1/8 c minced shallot; 3/4 tsp minced garlic; 3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (about 24); 1 Tbsp chopped chives; 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plus 1 teaspoon more); 1 c milk; 1/3 c heavy cream; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 c Panko bread crumbs; cooking spray

By Mikekey *
@Mikekey

This is quite rich, but oh so good. It can be made in individual gratin dishes also.

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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. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 5 votes5

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1/4 tsp

Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp

garlic powder
1/8 tsp

ground black pepper
1/4 tsp

salt
1 Tbsp

olive oil
3 Tbsp

unsalted butter
1/8 c

minced shallot
3/4 tsp

minced garlic
3/4 lb

medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed (about 24)
1 Tbsp

chopped chives
1 Tbsp

all-purpose flour (plus 1 teaspoon more)
1 c

milk
1/3 c

heavy cream
1 tsp

lemon juice
1 c

shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 c

shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 c

Panko bread crumbs
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cooking spray
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How to Make Shrimp Au Gratin

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly spray a quiche pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In 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.
Add 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.
Remove from heat and spoon sauce evenly over shrimp.
Sprinkle remaining cheeses over top and then sprinkle Panko evenly over that. LIGHTLY spray Panko with cooking spray to help brown.
Place in oven and bake 15 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Serve over rice or pasta.