Garlic Shrimp Gratin Recipe (20 Min Creamy Seafood Delight)
🕒 Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 10 min | ⏱️ Total: 20 min
👥 Serves: 4 | 🔥 Calories: 480 kcal/serving
Why You'll LOVE This Garlic Shrimp Gratin Recipe ✨
- Quick Elegance: Buttery shrimp + creamy garlic sauce in 20 min!
- Golden Crunch: Panko + Parmesan = perfect gratin topping
- Diet-Friendly: Low-Carb Option, Gluten-Free Option, Date Night
Ingredients 📋
🦐 Shrimp & Base
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
🥖 Topping & Garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (sub: pork rinds)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup white wine (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
💡 Pro Tip: Infuse cream with garlic 10 min before cooking = bold flavor!
Instructions (4 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Prep Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, season with salt + pepper. Infuse cream with garlic 10 min → Flavor base!
- 2. Make Base: Melt butter in oven-safe skillet, sauté shrimp 1-2 min/side until pink. Remove. Add cream + wine + half Parmesan, simmer 2 min → Creamy sauce!
- 3. Assemble: Return shrimp to skillet, top with remaining Parmesan + panko. Sprinkle paprika if using → Ready to broil!
- 4. Broil: Broil 3-4 min until golden. Watch closely! Garnish with parsley → Golden gratin!
⏰ Timing Hack: Prep ingredients while cream infuses – saves 5 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Don’t Overcook Shrimp: Sear briefly, finish under broiler
- Even Topping: Spread panko lightly = crispy, not soggy
- Storage: Fridge 2 days | Reheat 350°F 5 min
- Tool Tip: Oven-safe skillet = one-pan ease
Flavor Variations 🌶️
- Mediterranean: Add sun-dried tomatoes + oregano
- Spicy: ½ tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne in sauce
- Low-Carb: Use pork rinds or almond flour for topping
- Gluten-Free: GF breadcrumbs + check Parmesan
FAQ ❓
No oven-safe skillet?
Transfer to baking dish before broiling
Frozen shrimp?
Thaw overnight, pat very dry before cooking
Make ahead?
Prep sauce + shrimp, assemble & broil fresh
Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗
Calories: 480 | Protein: 30g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 36g
High-Protein ✓ Low-Carb Option ✓ Date Night ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Angel Hair Pasta – Soaks up sauce
- Crusty Bread – For dipping
- Pinot Grigio – Crisp pairing
Reader Reviews ⭐
"CRISPY & CREAMY! Date night winner!" – Zara, CA
"So easy, looks gourmet!" – Finn, NY
