Spicy Shrimp Gratin
- 1 1/2 lb (675g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 2 limes
- Few drops of hot red pepper sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- 3 fresh hot red chiles, seeded and minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere
- Large flameproof serving dish
- Toss the shrimp, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl and let stand for about 15 minutes.
- Position the broiler rack about 8 inches from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the chiles and garlic and cook about 5 minutes more, until tender.
- Spread in a large, ovenproof serving dish.
- Drain the shrimp and arrange over the onions.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the cream sprinkle with the Gruyere.
- Broil about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
shrimp, pepper sauce, olive oil, red onions, hot red chiles, garlic, salt, heavy cream, gruyere, flameproof serving dish
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spicy-shrimp-gratin (may not work)