Gourmet Seafood Cassolette: A Luxurious Dish for Any Occasion
If you’re looking to impress at a dinner party or simply enjoy a sophisticated meal at home, a Gourmet Seafood Cassolette is the perfect choice. This dish combines tender seafood, rich sauces, and delicate herbs, served in individual casseroles or ramekins for an elegant presentation.
🦐 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Luxurious flavor: Succulent shrimp, scallops, mussels, or fish blend perfectly with aromatic herbs and creamy sauces.
Elegant presentation: Serve in small cassolette dishes or ramekins for a restaurant-quality look.
Customizable: Use your favorite seafood combinations and seasonal ingredients.
Perfect for entertaining: Ready in about 40–50 minutes, it’s ideal for dinner parties or special occasions.
🌿 Ingredients
Seafood Base:
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
200g scallops
150g mussels, cleaned
200g firm white fish, cut into chunks
Sauce & Flavor:
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: a pinch of paprika or saffron for added depth
Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges
🥄 Instructions
Prepare the seafood: Rinse and pat dry all seafood. Set aside.
Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
Deglaze with wine: Pour in white wine, simmering for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Add cream and seasoning: Stir in cream, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional paprika/saffron. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
Cook seafood gently: Add fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Cook for 5–7 minutes until seafood is just cooked through. Mussels should open (discard any that remain closed).
Assemble cassolette: Divide the seafood and sauce into individual ramekins or small casserole dishes.
Optional finish: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden top, or serve as is.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
🌟 Tips for a Perfect Seafood Cassolette
Use fresh seafood: Quality makes a huge difference in flavor.
Don’t overcook: Seafood cooks quickly; overcooking makes it tough.
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