Curried Shrimp Au Gratin
Curried Shrimp Au Gratin layers tender shrimp and fluffy rice under a gently spiced cheddar sauce that bakes to a bubbly, golden finish. The curry adds warmth without overpowering, while lemon brightens the rich, cheesy bite. Serve it for a cozy dinner when you want something comforting yet a little unexpected.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Shrimp Au Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 26
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- 6
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, and cook the onion and celery over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Whisk in the flour, salt, and curry powder until smooth, and let cook for a minute or two.
- 8
Gradually whisk in the milk, and bring it almost to a boil, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Remove from the heat, and stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese; whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- 10
Spread the cooked rice in the prepared baking dish, and arrange the cooked shrimp in an even layer on top.
- 11
Cover the shrimp with the cheese sauce; use the tines of a fork all over the casserole between the shrimp to help the sauce soak into the rice.
- 12
Top the casserole with the remaining Cheddar cheese, and garnish with paprika.
- 13
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 506.59 kcal High 25%
- Protein 30.15 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 57.29 g 21%
- Total Fat 17.31 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 9.75 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 193.62 mg High 65%
- Sodium 444.12 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 9.5 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 420.02 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 251.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 57.12 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.15 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Curried Shrimp Au Gratin is a French appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, and Cooked Shrimp. Each serving provides about 506.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curried Shrimp Au Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Curried Shrimp Au Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, Cooked Shrimp, Curry Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curried Shrimp Au Gratin?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 506.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curried Shrimp Au Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Curried Shrimp Au Gratin healthy?
- Curried Shrimp Au Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 506.59 calories and 30.15 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 444.12 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.75 g (49% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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