Description
A luxurious and easy garlic shrimp gratin recipe with a creamy garlic sauce, juicy shrimp, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, this restaurant-quality dish is ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined (tails on optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus more for serving)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Shrimp: Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on if desired. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Garlic Butter Base: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Make Cream Sauce: Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and cook until slightly thickened. Add ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Gratin: Place shrimp in an oven-safe dish and pour garlic cream sauce over them.
- Prepare Topping: Mix breadcrumbs, olive oil, parsley, and remaining Parmesan in a bowl. Spread evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and topping is golden.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with additional parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
- Variations:
- Use Gruyère or mozzarella for a cheesy twist.
- Make keto-friendly with almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
- Add scallops or white fish for a seafood medley.
- For spice, incorporate red pepper flakes or hot sauce into the cream sauce.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven or microwave in short intervals to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: garlic shrimp gratin, creamy shrimp bake, easy seafood recipes, shrimp appetizer, baked shrimp recipe