Creamy Baked Shrimp Gratin with Ham and Mozzarella
A rich and comforting oven-baked shrimp dish where lemon-marinated prawns are nestled in a velvety cream sauce with ham and melted mozzarella. Finished with crispy shoestring potato crisps for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner or a special family gathering.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh peeled shrimp
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cream cheese
- 400 g (14 oz) diced cooked ham
- 400 g (14 oz) diced mozzarella
- ½ onion, grated
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 100 g (3.5 oz) shoestring potato crisps
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green peas (optional)
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Directions
- 1
Marinate the shrimp in lemon juice with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the grated onion until soft and translucent.
- 3
Add the drained shrimp and crumbled bouillon cube. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese. Mix over low heat until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add the diced ham and peas if using. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- 6
Fold in half the mozzarella and stir until it begins to melt into the sauce.
- 7
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top evenly with the remaining mozzarella.
- 8
Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- 9
Remove from oven and scatter shoestring crisps over the top.
- 10
Serve immediately with steamed white rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne to the cream sauce. Prepare the creamy base ahead of time and refrigerate — simply top with cheese and bake when ready to serve, adding the crisps only at the last minute.
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