Description
Indulge in this rich Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin, featuring succulent seafood enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (mix of sharp and mild)
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Gently fold in crab meat and remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook for about 1 minute until golden brown. Gradually add heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Once the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes), stir in cheddar cheese and Old Bay seasoning until melted.
- Fold the cooked shrimp and crab mixture into the cheesy sauce, ensuring everything is coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired. Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly before serving with crusty bread or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sauté garlic along with onions before adding seafood. - Consider incorporating spinach for added nutrition or using lobster instead of shrimp. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.