GRATIN AUX FRUITS DE MER (JULIA CHILD)

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This is a quick and delicious main course dish that is made by combining a cream sauce with canned salmon or leftover cooked fish. You can use a baking dish or a pastry shell. The original recipe calls for cooked or canned salmon, but you can use any kind of fish or shellfish and it will taste great!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup onion, finely minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup boiling milk
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup dry white vermouth
juice, from salmon can if any
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
4 -6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 1/2 cups salmon, cooked or 1 1/2 cups salmon, canned
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese
1 tablespoon butter
sauteed mushroom, sliced hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a heavy bottomed 2 quart saucepan, cook the onions in butter over low heat for 5 minutes, until onions are tender but not browned.
  • Stir in the flour, and cook slowly for 2 minutes without coloring.
  • Off heat, beat in the boiling milk, then the wine, salmon juice, and the seasonings.
  • Now bring this sauce to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring.
  • Boil several minutes to evaporate the alcohol in the wine, and allow the sauce to thicken considerably. Then, thin it out to a medium consistency with tablespoons of cream. Taste carefully for seasoning.
  • Fold the salmon and optional ingredients into the sauce, and check seasoning again. Spread in baking dish or pastry shell.
  • Sprinkle on the cheese and distribute the butter in pea-sized dots.
  • Bake in upper third of oven for about 15 minutes, or until top is nicely browned.

Clifton Arnold
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Liaqat Hassni
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The gratin was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


philster phildill
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I love that this recipe uses a variety of seafood. It makes the gratin more flavorful and interesting.


Yaya khan
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This gratin is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Hajihasnain Hajihasnain
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Sonali Banik Anamika
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This is the best seafood gratin I've ever had! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ruth Wandia
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The gratin was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I would make it again unless I had a special occasion.


Joella Zijena
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This recipe is a keeper! The gratin was flavorful and satisfying, and it was surprisingly easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again for company.


prencess saam
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The seafood gratin was a bit too rich for my taste, but my partner loved it. I think next time I'll try making it with a lighter sauce.


monnan mia
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This was my first time making a seafood gratin, and it turned out wonderfully! The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the final dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathalie Pierre
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I've made this gratin several times now, and it's always a hit. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of Pernod, which gives the dish a subtle anise flavor.


Abdul Kadir
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This seafood gratin is a new favorite in my household! The combination of shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a creamy sauce is divine. It's also surprisingly easy to make, especially with the step-by-step instructions provided in the recipe.