Description
A creamy, decadent seafood dish featuring shrimp and scallops, topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer, perfect for impressing guests or enhancing any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
- Scallops: Preferably dry for best flavor
- Cheese: Gruyère or Parmesan
- Heavy cream: For a luxurious base
- Garlic: Freshly minced
- Butter: For richness
- Breadcrumbs: For the crunchy topping
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and scallops, cooking until they turn pink but are not fully cooked.
- Transfer seafood to a baking dish, layering evenly.
- Pour heavy cream over seafood and sprinkle generously with cheese.
- Top with breadcrumbs, followed by a dash of salt and pepper.
- Bake for around 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version or swap cheese for dairy-free alternatives if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French