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This gratin reinvents Quebec's maritime flavors with a creamy base of scallops and shrimp, enhanced by Bas-du-Fleuve salted herbs. It's topped with a golden, crispy crust infused with Labrador tea, offering a unique boreal touch to this comforting dish.

Ingredients

  • 450 g Medium scallops
  • 300 g Peeled Nordic shrimp
  • 250 ml Heavy cream 35%
  • 60 ml Dry white wine
  • 2 units Shallots
  • 2 units Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Bas-du-Fleuve salted herbs
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 100 g Panko breadcrumbs
  • 50 g Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Labrador tea leaves (dried or fresh, chopped)
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped shallots until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

  3. 3

    Add scallops and shrimp, quickly sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are just beginning to cook.

  4. 4

    Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half. Stir in heavy cream and salted herbs. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Divide the seafood mixture among individual ramekins or a gratin dish.

  6. 6

    In a bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, chopped Labrador tea leaves, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.

  7. 7

    Evenly spread the breadcrumb mixture over the seafood preparation.

  8. 8

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the gratin is bubbling.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately, garnished with a Labrador tea leaf or a sprig of parsley if desired.

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