
Scallop and Shrimp Gratin with Salted Herbs and Crispy Labrador Tea Crust
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
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 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
Add scallops and shrimp, quickly sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are just beginning to cook.
- 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
Divide the seafood mixture among individual ramekins or a gratin dish.
- 6
In a bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, chopped Labrador tea leaves, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
- 7
Evenly spread the breadcrumb mixture over the seafood preparation.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the gratin is bubbling.
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with a Labrador tea leaf or a sprig of parsley if desired.
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