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Gourmet Seafood Cassolette

Gourmet Seafood Cassolette: A Luxurious French Delight

This Gourmet Seafood Cassolette is a luxurious yet simple French dish featuring shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a creamy white wine sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb Shrimp fresh or thawed-from-frozen, pat dry
  • 1 lb Sea Scallops tender and buttery
  • 1 lb White Fish (cod or haddock) mild and flaky
  • 1 lb Mussels scrubbed and debearded
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Shallots finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter for the roux
  • 2 tbsp Flour for the roux
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Sauvignon Blanc or dry Vermouth
  • 1 cup Seafood Stock or Mussel Liquid or chicken stock if needed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for richness
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or tarragon
  • 1 tbsp Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko for extra crunch
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese or Emmental or mild Swiss
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter for topping

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ramekins
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by steaming clean mussels in a pot with a splash of dry white wine, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes until the mussels open.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the reserved mussel liquid, another splash of dry white wine, and 1 cup of heavy cream into the roux, stirring continuously. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently add the shrimp, scallops, and cubed white fish into the creamy sauce, poaching until just opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Fold in mussels and chopped parsley.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while spooning the seafood mixture into ramekins or a baking dish.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix well.
  8. Sprinkle the topping over the seafood in each ramekin. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cassoletteCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Gourmet Seafood Cassolette is perfect for cozy dinners and festive gatherings, with make-ahead options available.

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