Shrimp Gratin (Quick and Easy)

An easy and delish Shrimp Gratin that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. It makes a perfect gluten-free main dish for Easter or any time of the year just liek our broccoli gratin and corn gratin!

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Easter celebrations will be coming up very soon. Of course, I had to share with you this easy and delish 5-minute broiled Shrimp Gratin to brighten your table. It is comforting, flavorful, and can be prepared quickly, leaving us free to put all the other courses together.

Shrimp Gratin Recipe

Our Shrimp Gratin is made with simple ingredients such as shrimp marinated in lime juice, fresh oregano, seasonings, onion and garlic cooked in olive oil and layered in a baking dish.

But the crowning glory of the dish is a mixture of Cacique Crema Mexicana (Grade A Table Cream) and Cacique Manchego Cheese (a great semi-soft melting cheese made with cow’s milk with aroma similar to a sharp cheddar), which is topped over the shrimp.

Our shrimp gratin is then broiled in the oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is golden. Can I hear you say ‘Yummmmm’?!

How to make shrimp gratin

1. To make this shrimp au gratin, preheat the conventional broiler. Make sure to position the broiler rack approximately 8 inches from the source of heat. Grease a medium baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and set aside.
2. Toss the shrimp, lime juice, and leaves of 1 sprig of fresh oregano in a large bowl. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Do not let brown!
3. Spread cooked onion and garlic in a medium baking dish. Drain the shrimp and arrange on top of the cooked onion/garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Mix cream and half of the shredded cheese in a bowl. Pour cream/cheese mixture over the shrimp. Then, distribute the other half of the cheese on top. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
5. Sprinkle leaves of the remaining sprig of oregano on top, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve shrimp gratin right away and enjoy!

About the Crema and Cheese

Cacique has been maintaining its tradition of Mexican-style products for over 40 years, using only the finest ingredients in authentic recipes. And yes, it has remained a family-owned company dedicated to producing the highest quality, authentic products.

This yummy Shrimp Gratin is proudly prepared with two Cacique products, making a perfect gluten-free dish for any who choose to refrain from eating red meat during this Lent period… as well as a great weeknight meal for all the whole year round.

This shrimp gratin is inspired by a Brazilian super-fave of mine: Camarão aos 4 Queijos (Four Cheese Shrimp Gratin). 😉 Rice, shoestring potatoes, pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed or roasted vegetables are just a few sides that can be served along with this amazing gratin.

And yep, yep, yep… The whole cooking process only takes about 5 minutes. That is music to  my ears… and I bet to yours, too!

Free time and energy are what we all need to prepare the other courses,  do the egg-hunting, and catch a breath or two! Hehe!!!

For more info about these and other Cacique products, a store locator… and of course, amazing recipe ideas, click HERE. It is Easter celebrations made easy!

I hope you enjoy our Shrimp Gratin!

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Do not freeze! 

Other shrimp recipes

• Blackened shrimp
• Shrimp a la diabla
• Garlic butter shrimp
• Creamy shrimp Scampi
• Shrimp in coconut sauce

HAPPY EASTER!!!

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Shrimp Gratin

An easy and delish Shrimp Gratin that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. It makes a perfect gluten-free main dish for Easter or any time of the year!

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

Keywords:cheese, quick, shrimp

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories303 kcal

Author Denise Browning

Cost $ 4.00 per person

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• Baking dish
• pan

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1½ pounds extra-large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-off), thawed and patted dry 680g
• Juice of 1 large lime
• 2 sprigs of fresh oregano
• 1 small white or yellow onion small diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup Cacique Crema Mexicana Grade A Table Cream (or sour cream)
• 2 10-ounce Cacique Manchego Cheese, shredded or any other melting cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

• Preheat the conventional broiler. Make sure to position the broiler rack approximately 8 inches from the source of heat. Grease a medium baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and set aside.
• Toss the shrimp, lime juice, and leaves of 1 sprig of fresh oregano in a large bowl. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Do not let brown!
• Spread cooked onion and garlic in a medium baking dish. Drain the shrimp and arrange on top of the cooked onion/garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Mix cream and half of the shredded cheese in a bowl.
• Pour cream/cheese mixture over the shrimp. Then, distribute the other half of the cheese on top. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle leaves of the remaining sprig of oregano on top, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze!  

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 452mg | Sodium: 2237mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 4mg

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