Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this gourmet seafood cassolette – a creamy and decadent French-inspired dish featuring shrimp, scallops, and fish, baked to perfection with a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup seafood stock
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces scallops
- 6 ounces white fish fillet (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze the pan with white wine, simmering until reduced by half. Stir in cream, seafood stock, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Seafood: Add shrimp, scallops, and fish, cooking gently for 3 to 4 minutes until just beginning to firm.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture into individual ramekins or a baking dish. Sprinkle with Gruyère, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of brandy when deglazing.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a simple green salad.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be gently reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
