Shrimp au Gratin

For a new way of eating shrimp, try this easy shrimp au gratin that's baked golden and crisp thanks to a Parmesan cheese and bread crumb topping.

• 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
• 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
• 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.