Mixed Seafood Oven-Gratinated

A mix of gratin seafood is an elegant and tasty dish that can make a beautiful presentation at the table. Let’s see together how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 500 g of mixed seafood (mussels, clams, squid, shrimp, etc.)
• 1 clove of garlic
• Chopped parsley to taste
• 100 ml of white wine
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. In a large frying pan, sauté the chopped garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the seafood and sauté over high heat for a few minutes.
3. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and if you like, a bit of chili pepper for a spicy touch.
5. Add the chopped parsley and mix well.
6. Arrange the seafood in a baking dish, drizzling it with its juice.
7. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan, then sprinkle the mix over the seafood.
8. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the mixture and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.
9. When serving, you can add a pinch of fresh parsley and a few drops of lemon juice to enhance all the flavors of the sea.

Curiosity

“Gratin” refers to a French cooking technique that involves covering food with a crispy crust, often made of breadcrumbs and cheese, and then grilling or baking it to gratinate. It is a method much appreciated in Italy for the preparation of seafood, as it gives the dish a pleasant crispy texture that contrasts with the softness of the marine ingredients.