Description
Indulge in a comforting Gourmet Seafood Cassolette featuring shrimp, scallops, and white fish in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Shrimp (Ensure it’s fresh or properly thawed)
- 8 oz Scallops (Opt for fresh for the best flavor)
- 8 oz White Fish (e.g., cod, haddock) (Any flaky white fish will work well)
- 2 cups Heavy Cream (Base of the creamy sauce, no direct substitute)
- 1/2 cup White Wine (Can be substituted with vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic version)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Essential for enhancing seafood flavor)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Can be swapped with Pecorino Romano)
- 1/2 cup Gruyère Cheese (Swiss cheese makes a great alternative)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Brightens flavors, lime zest is a suitable replacement)
- 1 bunch Fresh Herbs (like parsley or dill) (Dried herbs can be used in lesser amounts if fresh isn’t available)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté shrimp, scallops, and white fish in melted butter for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Cook garlic in the same pan for 1 minute until fragrant, then add white wine and reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Layer the seafood in ramekins or a baking dish, pouring the creamy sauce over it.
- Sprinkle additional cheese and optional breadcrumbs on top, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg