Description
Succulent “Mediterranean Seafood Gratin” blends coastal flavors with elegant French culinary techniques. Rich oceanic ingredients meld perfectly, creating a luxurious dinner experience you’ll savor with Mediterranean passion.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb (454 g) scallops
- 1/2 lb (227 g) crab meat (fresh or imitation)
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter, melted (for topping)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (120 g) panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the kitchen oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal environment for the seafood medley.
- Carefully blend the delicate seafood trio of shrimp, scallops, and crab meat in a spacious mixing vessel, allowing the ingredients to mingle and rest.
- Initiate the sauce preparation by gently melting butter in a simmering saucepan, releasing its rich, golden essence.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, allowing its aromatic profile to bloom and infuse the kitchen with a tantalizing fragrance.
- Craft the luxurious sauce by incorporating heavy cream, white wine, finely grated Parmesan, bright lemon zest, and a splash of citrusy lemon juice.
- Reduce the sauce on low heat, stirring periodically, watching it transform into a velvety, slightly thickened liquid.
- Season the sauce with a whisper of paprika, and carefully balance with salt and pepper to elevate the maritime flavors.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into a generous baking dish, creating an even, inviting layer.
- Cascade the aromatic sauce uniformly over the seafood, ensuring each morsel is lovingly coated.
- Prepare a crisp topping by combining panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, creating a golden, crunchy crown.
- Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumb mixture across the surface, promising a textural contrast to the tender seafood beneath.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of transformative heat to cook the seafood to perfection.
- Watch for a golden-brown crust and ensure the seafood is thoroughly cooked and glistening.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow a brief moment of rest, letting the flavors settle and intensify.
- Finish by scattering fresh, chopped parsley across the dish and presenting with bright, zesty lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality seafood for the most flavorful and tender result.
- Avoid overcooking seafood to prevent tough, rubbery texture by monitoring baking time carefully.
- Toast breadcrumbs separately for extra crunch if you prefer a more crispy topping.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 653
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg