Shrimp Thermidor

About

Brenda Gantt

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

prep time: 10 minutes

cook time: 12 minutes

yield: 4 servings

 

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup ghee or unsalted butter (plus an additional ¼ cup melted ghee or unsalted butter added at the end if using pork rinds)
  • 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
  • ¼ cup diced onions
  • 1 pound large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup chicken bone broth, homemade (here) or storebought
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups crushed pork rinds, divided (optional)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the broiler to high.
  2. Melt ½ cup of ghee in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and sauté for 4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and no longer translucent.
  5. Meanwhile, puree the broth and cream cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth, then add the mixture to the skillet.
  6. Add the cheddar cheese and stir in 1 cup of the crushed pork rinds, if using.
  7. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch square casserole dish.
  8. Cover the top of the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of crushed pork rinds, if using, and the Parmesan cheese. If using pork rinds, drizzle ¼ cup of melted ghee over the top.
  9. Place under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and turning golden brown.
  10. Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  11. Reheat in a baking dish in a preheated 375°F oven for 4 minutes or until warmed through.

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