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Creamy Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake

A rich, oven-baked pasta dish with shrimp, scallops, creamy sauce, and a golden gratin topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Seafood
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz short pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 lb sea scallops
Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs panko preferred

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add cream and milk, simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan and seasonings. Add pasta and mix well.
  6. Fold in shrimp and scallops gently.
  7. Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest before serving.

Notes

Use raw seafood only for best texture.