Cajun shrimp mac and cheese recipe for six
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This mac and cheese serves six and adds seasoned shrimp near the end so it stays tender. Roasted red peppers add sweetness and color.
Ingredients
Elbow macaroni
1 pound
Large raw shrimp
1 pound, peeled and deveined
Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Jarred roasted red peppers
1 cup, chopped
Unsalted butter
4 tablespoons
All-purpose flour
1/4 cup
Whole milk
3 cups
Sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups, shredded
Pepper Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups, shredded
Cream cheese
4 ounces
Garlic cloves
2
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon
Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup
Fresh parsley
2 tablespoons, chopped
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 2. Cook pasta until just shy of tender and drain. 3. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and quickly sauté in olive oil; set aside. 4. Make a roux with butter, garlic, and flour, then whisk in milk until thick. 5. Melt in cheddar, pepper Jack, cream cheese, and salt. 6. Fold in pasta, roasted peppers, and shrimp, then transfer to the dish. 7. Add panko and bake 15 minutes; garnish with parsley.
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This mac and cheese serves six and adds seasoned shrimp near the end so it stays tender. Roasted red peppers add sweetness and color.
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Yes. There are 1 short steps after the ingredient list, starting with: Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 2. Cook pasta until just shy of tender and drain. 3. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and quickly sauté in olive oil; set aside. 4. Make a roux with butter, garlic, and flour, then whisk…
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