Shrimp au Gratin

A unique way to eating shrimp, it's au gratin. Try it over grilled veggies and it's even better. It's very filling and appetizing. You can serve the shrimp au gratin on top of some of your favorite grilled vegetables, like portobello mushrooms.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 30 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Reduce heat to medium, whisk in flour, and stir until a thick paste forms, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce is thick and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with nutmeg and salt.

Step 3

Place shrimp in a casserole dish and coat with 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning and salt to taste. Cover with sauce and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Add shallot, remaining Italian seasoning, and parsley. Top with bread crumbs, followed by Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 25 minutes.