Description
A luscious and comforting dish combining tender crab and shrimp in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink. Add crab meat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before baking.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Creamy Crab and Shrimp Au Gratin, seafood gratin, creamy seafood dish