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Garlic Shrimp Gratin

Garlic Shrimp Gratin Recipe

Servings: 6
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Ingredients
  

  • - 6 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature
  • - 6 cloves roasted garlic mashed into a paste (see note to make ahead)
  • - ½ onion finely minced
  • - 2 ounces prosciutto finely diced
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional for topping
  • - 2 tablespoons cognac
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon finely chopped, plus additional for topping
  • - 1 pinch salt
  • - 1 pinch black pepper
  • - 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • - ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • - 6 tablespoons white wine
  • - 2 pounds extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Line a sheet tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Arrange 6 shallow 5-inch round ramekins on the sheet tray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add the roasted garlic paste, minced onion, prosciutto, lemon juice, cognac, tarragon, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix on low speed.
  • Slowly pour in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture, creating a creamy consistency similar to mayonnaise.
  • Switch to a spatula and gently fold in the seasoned breadcrumbs until well combined.
  • Step 2: Assemble the Gratin
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of white wine into the bottom of each ramekin.
  • Evenly distribute the shrimp into the ramekins on top of the wine.
  • Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the shrimp, spreading it out into an even layer.
  • Step 3: Bake and Serve
  • Bake the tray in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the gratin is bubbly and the topping is slightly crisp.
  • Once out of the oven, squeeze a little extra lemon juice over the top of each serving.
  • Sprinkle additional chopped tarragon on top for garnish.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
- Serve this gratin with a side of crispy baguette slices for dipping into the flavorful sauce.
- Pair it with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to complement the richness.
Tips & Variations
- Make ahead: Prepare the garlic butter mixture a day in advance and refrigerate it, saving time on the day of baking.
- For extra flavor: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture for a subtle kick.
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Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~450
- Protein: ~35g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fat: ~30g