Prawns au gratin with garlic butter
With this recipe for garlic butter-baked shrimp, you have a chic appetizer at your fingertips that can be prepared in a flash with just a few ingredients. The shrimp are coated in garlic-infused butter, then baked until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Ingredients
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) of butter
- 400 g (approximately 1 lb) of raw, peeled medium-sized shrimp (size 31/40)
- 1 chopped dried shallot (French)
- 250 ml (1 cup) of grated mozzarella
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) of panko breadcrumbs
Also plan for:
- 20 ml (4 tsp) chopped garlic
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 205 °C (400 °F).
- In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute on each side.
- Add the shallot and garlic. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Divide the mixture into four ramekins. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the top of the preparation is lightly golden.
