Ooo yes—this one’s cozy and elegant 🦐🧀 Shrimp and Spinach Gratin is basically comfort food dressed up for company.
Shrimp and Spinach Gratin
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 4 cups spinach
- fresh (wilted & squeezed dry) or frozen (thawed & well-drained)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1½ cups milk or half-and-half
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, extra rich)
- ¾ cup Gruyère or mozzarella, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch nutmeg (optional but classic)
Topping
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep shrimp
Season lightly with salt & pepper. Sauté quickly in olive oil (1–2 min per side) just until pink. Set aside. - Make the sauce
- Melt butter, add garlic, cook 30 seconds
- Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute
- Slowly add milk (and cream if using), whisking until thick
- Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg
- Stir in half the cheeses until smooth
- Assemble
- Spread spinach in a buttered baking dish
- Arrange shrimp on top
- Pour sauce over everything
- Sprinkle remaining cheese
- Top & bake
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter, sprinkle on top
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden
- Rest & serve
Let it sit 5 minutes before serving.
Pro Tips
- 🧻 Dry spinach well to avoid watery gratin
- 🍋 A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything
- 🌶️ Add red pepper flakes if you like a little heat
- 🍷 Splash of white wine in the sauce = restaurant vibes
Serve With
- Crusty bread
- Rice or orzo
- Simple green salad
Want a lighter version, cheesy Alfredo-style, or one-pan skillet bake?
