Casserole with broccoli and shrimps under cheese
6 servings
60 minutes
Broccoli and shrimp casserole under cheese is an exquisite Mediterranean dish that combines the tenderness of seafood, the freshness of broccoli, and the richness of melted cheese. Historically, such casseroles emerged as a way to combine simple ingredients into a rich and aromatic treat. The potato base gives the dish a pleasant texture, while the shrimp adds sophistication to the marine flavor. Broccoli adds freshness and lightness, and cheese creates an appetizing golden crust that enhances the dish's richness. The casserole is perfect for cozy family dinners and festive tables, pairing wonderfully with white wine and light salads. Each serving is a harmony of flavors that unites the warmth of home cooking with the elegance of Mediterranean traditions.
1
First, boil the shrimp with spices to taste. After cooking, drain the broth into a separate bowl and immerse the pre-washed broccoli in it for 10-15 minutes. Clean the shrimp.
- Shrimps: 0.5 piece
- Broccoli cabbage: 1 piece
2
Clean the young potatoes and cut them into wedges. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with butter. Place the potatoes in the dish. Season with spices. Slice the onion into rings and place on top of the potatoes.
- New potatoes: 0.5 kg
- Butter: 100 g
- Onion: 1 head
3
Remove broccoli from the broth and cut into pieces. Coat in mayonnaise and layer as the third layer in the dish. Add boiled shrimp as the fourth layer. Top with the remaining mayonnaise.
- Broccoli cabbage: 1 piece
- Light mayonnaise: 0.5 jar
- Shrimps: 0.5 piece
- Light mayonnaise: 0.5 jar
4
As the last step, grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the casserole to form a crust while baking. Place it in a preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. Check readiness by the formed cheese crust.
- Dutch cheese: 400 g