Best 6 Baked Seafood Au Gratin Recipes

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Baked seafood au gratin is a classic French dish that combines the flavors of seafood, cheese, and a creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a variety of seafood options and a customizable sauce, there's a baked seafood au gratin recipe for everyone. Whether you prefer shrimp, scallops, or a combination of seafood, this dish is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEAFOOD AU GRATIN



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A seafood casserole is a 'must' for a bountiful buffet. My father was a fisherman, so we ate fish almost every day. Over the years, I've tasted many seafood dishes, but none better than this one. -Hazel McMullin, Amherst, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound haddock or cod fillets, cut into six pieces
1/2 pound sea scallops
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange fish and scallops in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup of each cheese; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender; stir into cheese sauce. Spoon over seafood. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, top with chives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SEAFOOD GRATIN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup seafood stock or clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons good white wine, such as Chablis, divided
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in half crosswise
8 ounces raw halibut, cut into1-inch chunks
8 ounces cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups julienned leeks, white and light green parts (2 large)
1 1/2 cups julienned carrots (3 carrots)
1 cup panko (Japanese dried bread crumbs)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place 4 individual gratin dishes on sheet pans. (If recipe is doubled serve it in a 14 by 9 1/4-inch oval gratin dish.)
  • Combine the stock, cream, 1/2 cup of the wine, the tomato puree, and saffron in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and add the shrimp. After 3 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp to a bowl. Add the halibut to the stock for 3 minutes, until just cooked through, and remove to the same bowl. Add the cooked lobster to the bowl.
  • Continue to cook the sauce until reduced by half, about 12 minutes. Mash 1 tablespoon of the butter together with the flour. Whisk the butter mixture into the sauce along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saute pan. Add the leeks and carrots and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
  • Combine the panko, Parmesan, parsley, tarragon, and garlic. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and mix it into the crumbs until they're moistened.
  • Divide the seafood among the 4 gratin dishes. Strew the vegetables on top of each dish. Pour the sauce equally over the seafood and vegetables and spoon the crumbs evenly on top. Bake for 20 minutes, until the top is browned and the sauce is bubbly. Serve hot.

SHRIMP AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Shrimp Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WhiteSnake

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 ramekins, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb cooked medium shrimp
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
2 dashes hot sauce
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Remove shells and tails from shrimp.
  • Cook onion in butter until tender; stir in flour and seasonings.
  • Add milk gradually and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Add 3/4 cup cheese and heat until melted.
  • Stir in shrimp and mix well.
  • Pour into 4 to 6 individual well-greased ramekins.
  • Combine melted butter, bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of cheese; sprinkle over top of each ramekin.
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly and brown.

BAKED SEAFOOD AU GRATIN



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Use fresh seafood and take the time to make it it's worth it! Rich comfort food! Serve with a loaf of crisp french bread and a light bowl of fresh greens!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 lb fresh crabmeat
4 cups water
1 lb shrimp
1/2 lb small scallop
1/2 lb cod fish fillet
1 (4 ounce) can button mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup milk
1/4 chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh parsley
1/8 cup sherry wine

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, saute the onion and the pepper in 1/2 cup of olive oil.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Mix in 1/2 cup of the flour, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in crabmeat, remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp, scallops and flounder, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and set the seafood aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat.
  • Stir in remaining 1/2 cup flour.
  • Cook and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the milk and chicken broth plus the 1 cup reserved cooking liquid.
  • Raise heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • Mix in the shredded Cheddar cheese, Sherry, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and hot sauce.
  • Stir in cooked seafood, mushrooms and parsley.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Press crabmeat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spoon the seafood mixture over the crabmeat crust, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve immediately.

BAKED SEAFOOD AU GRATIN



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This was my Mom's favorite seafood recipe, she is now 88, I am 60 and this is my all time favorite seafood recipe also. I have had guests, who, when invited to dinner, specifically request this to be served.

Provided by HYBRID101

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup butter, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 pound fresh crabmeat
4 cups water
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound small scallops
½ pound flounder fillets
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, saute the onion and the pepper in 1/2 cup of butter. Cook until tender. Mix in 1/2 cup of the flour, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in crabmeat, remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, bring the water to a boil. Add the shrimp, scallops, and flounder, and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and set the seafood aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup flour. Cook and stir constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk plus the 1 cup reserved cooking liquid. Raise heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Mix in the shredded Cheddar cheese, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in cooked seafood.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch baking dish. Press crabmeat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spoon the seafood mixture over the crabmeat crust, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 233.3 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 858.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SEAFOOD AU GRATIN



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This is delicious and well worth the effort! Make sure the seafood is very fresh. Best if served in individual baking dishes, but can be made in one larger dish if they are not available.

Provided by JELI

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bay or sea scallops, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 (4 ounce) can button mushrooms, drained
½ cup white wine
1 pound cooked crab meat
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter 8 small baking dishes.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute shrimp and scallops until firm, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and raise heat to high. Stir until thickened. Mix in shallots, mushrooms and wine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Arrange shrimp, scallops and crab in the bottom of prepared dishes. Pour sauce over seafood and cover with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 12 t o15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 213.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh seafood. This will ensure that your dish is as flavorful as possible.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so it's important to watch it carefully to prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many ways to make seafood au gratin, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
  • Serve seafood au gratin immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Seafood au gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender seafood, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a seafood recipe, give seafood au gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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