Gratin de Crustacés

Gratin de Crustacés is a luxurious low-carb French seafood dish that features a delightful blend of crustaceans baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for an elegant dinner, this dish is both satisfying and rich in flavor, yet mindful of your carb intake.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Crab meat - 150 grams, lump crab meat preferred
• Butter - 30 grams
• Heavy cream - 150 ml
• Grated Gruyère cheese - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Stir in the crab meat, salt, pepper, and paprika, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
6. Transfer the seafood mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the grated Gruyère and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from seafood, which are beneficial for heart health.

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