Creamy Coconut Shrimp Gratin

Name: Creamy Coconut Shrimp Gratin
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 2 kg (4.4 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cans tomato sauce (14 oz each); 7 oz cream cheese; 3/4 cup (200 ml) coconut milk; 3/4 cup (200 ml) heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 lb (500 g) sliced mozzarella; Juice of 2 limes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated September 17, 2026

Succulent shrimp bathed in a velvety coconut milk and cream cheese sauce, finished under a bubbling golden mozzarella crust. This tropical-inspired gratin is ready in just 30 minutes and is guaranteed to impress at any dinner table.

Prep⏱️ 30 min

Servings👥 8 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

8 servings

2 kg (4.4 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cans tomato sauce (14 oz each)
7 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup (200 ml) coconut milk
3/4 cup (200 ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 lb (500 g) sliced mozzarella
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Directions

1
Season the shrimp with salt and lime juice. Let marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until golden and fragrant.
3
Add the shrimp, pour in the tomato sauce, and season with black pepper. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
4
In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, heavy cream, and coconut milk until smooth. Pour gradually into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly until thickened.
5
Stir in the cream cheese and chopped cilantro, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6
Transfer everything to a baking dish. Layer the mozzarella slices on top, overlapping to cover the entire surface.
7
Broil in a preheated oven at 400 °F (200 °C) for 10 to 15 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and golden. Serve immediately with white rice and shoestring potatoes.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra depth of flavor, marinate the shrimp with garlic and lime for 30 minutes in the fridge before cooking. Ricotta or mascarpone work beautifully as a substitute for cream cheese.