Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin Recipe
A rich and flavorful Keto Garlic Shrimp Au Gratin dish featuring seared shrimp baked in a creamy garlic basil sauce topped with a crispy pork rind and parmesan crust. Perfect for a low-carb, ketogenic meal that’s indulgent yet easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped) or 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Topping
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (remaining half)
- 1/2 cup crushed pork rind crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prepare for baking.
- Sear Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn just pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent. Incorporate minced garlic, chopped basil, and ground nutmeg, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and allow it to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in half a cup of grated parmesan cheese and all the shredded monterey jack cheese, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble Dish: Arrange the seared shrimp evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy garlic basil sauce over the shrimp to coat them thoroughly.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining half cup of parmesan cheese with the crushed pork rind crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dish for a crispy, flavorful topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling hot.
Notes
- For extra garlic flavor, you can add an additional clove or two when sautéing the aromatics.
- Use fresh basil if available for a brighter herbal note, but dried basil works well too.
- Serve this dish immediately after baking to enjoy the creamy texture and crunchy topping at their best.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated, though the topping may lose some crispiness.
Keywords: Keto, garlic shrimp, au gratin, low carb, keto dinner, creamy shrimp bake, parmesan topping, pork rind crust
