Description
Seafood gratin brings together tender ocean treasures baked under a golden, cheesy crust that makes dinner feel like a special coastal celebration. Creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned seafood create a comforting meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound scallops (fresh, chopped)
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white grape juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat your 1 pound shrimp and 1 pound scallops completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect searing.
- Dice the medium onion into fine, uniform pieces and mince 2 cloves of garlic for maximum flavor distribution.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F), creating a golden base for sautéing.
- Sauté the onions and garlic for exactly 3 minutes until they become softened and fragrant, stirring continuously.
- Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn a vibrant pink and scallops become opaque.
- Pour 1 cup white grape juice into the skillet, allowing the liquid to simmer and concentrate the seafood’s natural flavors for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, creating a smooth and luxurious sauce that coats every morsel of seafood.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
- Transfer the creamy seafood mixture into a prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese across the top, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for precisely 15 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling cheese crust.
- Remove the gratin and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to settle before serving.
Notes
- Pat seafood completely dry before cooking to ensure a perfect golden sear and prevent excess moisture.
- Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the most delicate and sweet flavor in your gratin.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- If avoiding dairy, replace cheese with nutritional yeast for a similar savory, cheesy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg