Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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How to Make Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs (See note)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp dried parsley
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
8 oz elbow macaroni 1 lb peeled raw shrimp
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1.5 cups cheese (cheddar, Cojack, or your favorite), freshly grated if possible (see tips below.)
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated if possible.
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1.5 cups cheese (cheddar, Cojack, or your favorite), freshly grated if possible (see tips below.)
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated if possible.
How to Make Recipe
Preheat broiler on high.
Preheat broiler on high.
Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Set topping aside.
Cook macaroni to al dente according to package directions.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
Add shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute until the shrimp has changed color but not fully cooked.
Transfer to bowl. Turn heat down to medium.
Melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Pour milk in slowly, while stirring. Once the mixture is smooth, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mustard. Continue to stir until thickened.
Add cheeses and stir until melted. Then add shrimp. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Cook macaroni to al dente according to package directions.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
Add shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute until the shrimp has changed color but not fully cooked.
Transfer to bowl. Turn heat down to medium.
Melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Pour milk in slowly, while stirring. Once the mixture is smooth, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mustard. Continue to stir until thickened.
Add cheeses and stir until melted. Then add shrimp. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Transfer to an oven safe casserole dish.
Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture, then place under the broiler until the top is golden.
Finally, serve your delicious shrimp macaroni and cheese dinner!
Tips: I never have Panko bread crumbs, but I have found a nice alternative. I save the heels from my loaves of bread in the freezer. When I need bread crumbs, I thaw a couple of them in the microwave for a few seconds, break them into smaller pieces, and pulse them in the blender until I get the desired consistency.
Packaged shredded cheese is coated to keep the cheese from sticking together. Your cheese sauce will be smoother if you're able to grate the cheese yourself. However, the packed shredded cheese will work. I have made it both ways and have had no complaints!
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