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Seafood Gratin

Savory Seafood Gratin: A Creamy Coastal Comfort Classic

Delve into the comforting flavors of Seafood Gratin, a creamy dish featuring tender seafood and a golden topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Coastal
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Base
  • 400 g Mixed Seafood Combination of shrimp, scallops, and white fish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any suitable cooking oil for sautéing
For the Sauce
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream Can use coconut milk for a dairy-free option
  • 100 ml Milk Almond milk can be an alternative
  • 50 g Butter For creating the roux
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
For the Topping
  • 100 g Grated Cheese Gruyère or cheddar, can mix different cheeses
  • 50 g Breadcrumbs Mix with melted butter for a crunchier texture
Seasonings
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven
  • whisk
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dry the mixed seafood with paper towels, cut larger fish fillets into bite-sized pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add butter to the skillet, melt and whisk in flour to form a roux, cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until thickened.
  4. Fold in the seasoned seafood and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread the seafood mixture in a greased baking dish, top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Adjust baking time if taken directly from the fridge. For a crunchier topping, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter.

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