If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish, look no further than seafood au gratin. This classic French dish is made with a variety of seafood, such as shrimp, scallops, and crab, baked in a creamy cheese sauce. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. In this article, we'll provide you with a few different recipes for seafood au gratin, so you can find the one that's perfect for you.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
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
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 AU GRATIN
Make and share this Seafood au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large non stick saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender.
- Add shrimp, scallops, wine and thyme to the pan.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes or unti seafood is cooked.
- Drain, reserving 1 cup broth.
- Set seafood mixture aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoon more butter in the same pan.
- Remove from heat and blend in flour; gradually stir in reserved broth and milk.
- Cook and stir over medium high heat until mixture boils and thickens.
- Remove from heat, add 1 cup of Canadian old cheddar and stir until melted.
- Fold in cooked seafood mixture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour into oven proof casserole, sprinkle sourdough over top and sprinkle with remaining Canadian old cheddar.
- Set under broiler in oven about 6 inches from heat, broil until sourdough is browned and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 231, Sodium 546.1, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 44.8
SEAFOOD GRATIN
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.
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
Steps:
- Arrange fish fillets in single layer in greased shallow baking dish.
- Sprinkle with wine, lemon juice, salt, and hot pepper sauce. Dot with 1 tablespoon of the butter and cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 400 F, until fish flakes easily with a fork; about 25 minutes.
- Cool, then carefully drain off broth into a cup or bowl; measure 1 cup of fish broth and set aside.
- Top the fish with crabmeat or halved shrimp.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. Stir in fish broth until thickened and smooth; remove from heat.
- Beat together egg yolks and half-and-half, then beat in a few tablespoons of the hot sauce from the saucepan; return egg mixture to saucepan, whisking briskly.
- Return to heat and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Pour sauce over fish and shrimps; sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Broil about 5 inches from heat until fish is hot and the top is lightly browned about 10 minutes. Can be served with hot cooked rice or pastry shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKED SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
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
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
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
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
CHEESY SEAFOOD GRATIN
We used salmon and haddock in this creamy oven bake, but use your favourite fish of choice
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Fish Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the leeks and some seasoning, and cook for 10 mins until really soft. Stir in half the parsley and spoon into 2 gratin dishes.
- Divide the fish between the 2 dishes, mix the mustard into the cheese sauce and spoon over the top of the fish. Place on a baking tray and cook for 15 mins - you can put the bread in the oven to warm through for the last few mins if it is a little stale. Remove the bread from the oven and turn the grill on to brown the tops of the gratin for 2 mins, then remove from the oven. Scatter the gratin with the remaining parsley and serve with chunks of bread to mop up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium
BAKED SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood: Fresh seafood, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, will give your au gratin dish the best flavor.
- Choose a flavorful cheese: A good quality, flavorful cheese, such as Gruyère, cheddar, or Parmesan, will help to make your au gratin dish extra delicious.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Adding a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, to your au gratin dish will make it more nutritious and colorful.
- Don't overcook your seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve your au gratin dish hot: Au gratin is best served hot, so make sure to serve it as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Get creative with your toppings: You can top your au gratin dish with a variety of different toppings, such as bread crumbs, chopped nuts, or grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Seafood au gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a seafood au gratin dish that is sure to impress.
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