Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin
A creamy and comforting dish loaded with shrimp and a cheesy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
Aromatics and Cream Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Topping
- 1/2 cup crushed pork rind crumbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft (3–4 minutes). Add garlic, basil, and nutmeg. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan and all the Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until smooth. Season to taste.
- Place shrimp in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the shrimp.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan with crushed pork rinds. Sprinkle this mixture over the dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven to retain texture.