Spicy Shrimp Gratin

By therman

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (675 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 hot red chiles, seeded and minced
• juice of 2 limes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• few drops of hot red pepper sauce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 red onions
• 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere

Preparation

Step 1

1 Toss the shrimp, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl and let stand for about 15 minutes.


2 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.


3 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.


4 Broil about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and the cheese is golden brown. Serve immediately.