Name: Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250 g macaroni; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 150 g salmon; 150 g squid; 150 g scallops; 150 g shrimp; 4 stalks spring onions, finely sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup panko; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; fresh parsley, finely chopped

Description

Seafood pasta bake with shrimp, scallops, squid and salmon in a creamy béchamel sauce topped with golden panko and cheese.

Ingredients

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Pasta and Seafood

250 g macaroni
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
150 g salmon
150 g squid
150 g scallops
150 g shrimp
4 stalks spring onions, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced

White Sauce

3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Topping

3/4 cup panko
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, finely chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over high heat. Sear seafood for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove and add to the pasta.
In the same pan, add remaining oil and reduce heat to medium. Cook spring onions and garlic until soft, then add to the baking dish. Mix everything together.
In the same pan, melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Add parmesan and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and seafood. Mix gently to combine.
Top with panko and parmesan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden on top.
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.