Individual Shrimp Gratin
Individual Shrimp Gratin
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Gratin
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter 4 individual gratin dishes or ramekins (approximately 1 1/2 cup capacity each).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a smooth roux.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the dry white wine (if using), shredded Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the chopped shrimp and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley to the sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the 4 prepared gratin dishes or ramekins.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each gratin. Sprinkle with the additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Place the gratin dishes on a baking sheet (to catch any potential spills) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the gratin is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the gratins from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Individual Shrimp Gratin
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Gratin
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter 4 individual gratin dishes or ramekins (approximately 1 1/2 cup capacity each).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a smooth roux.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the dry white wine (if using), shredded Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the chopped shrimp and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley to the sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the 4 prepared gratin dishes or ramekins.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each gratin. Sprinkle with the additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Place the gratin dishes on a baking sheet (to catch any potential spills) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the gratin is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the gratins from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min