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Creamy Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake

A rich and creamy seafood pasta bake with shrimp, scallops, and a golden gratin topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Seafood
  • 12 oz short pasta
  • 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 oz scallops
  • 4 oz crab meat optional
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Prepare cream sauce with butter, garlic, flour, milk, and cream.
  3. Add seafood and cook gently.
  4. Combine pasta and sauce, transfer to baking dish.
  5. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake at 375°F until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Avoid overcooking seafood before baking.