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Gourmet Seafood Cassolette

Gourmet Seafood Cassolette: Indulge in Ocean's Finest Flavors

Indulge in the flavors of the ocean with this Gourmet Seafood Cassolette, a creamy dish featuring shrimp, scallops, and white fish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Sea Scallops
  • 1 lb White Fish (Cod or Haddock) cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Mussels scrubbed and debearded
For the Sauce
  • 2 pieces Shallots minced
  • 3 pieces Garlic Cloves minced
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 cup Seafood Stock or Mussel Liquid
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme chopped
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Grated Gruyère
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter

Equipment

  • large pan
  • baking dish

Method
 

General Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it's lightly golden.
  4. Add the dry white wine and seafood stock gradually, stirring continuously until a smooth mixture forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring, allowing it to thicken for about 5 minutes.
  6. Mix in the shrimp, scallops, white fish, and mussels. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
  7. Incorporate the Dijon mustard, chopped thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  8. Transfer the seafood mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  9. Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Gruyère cheese with melted butter in a bowl, then sprinkle over the seafood.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional parsley before serving for a fresh pop of color.

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