Baked Shrimp Mac and Cheese: A Creamy Delight Awaits!
A rich, creamy, and seafood-luxurious dish featuring baked shrimp mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g elbow macaroni
- 15ml olive oil
- 30g unsalted butter
- 15g all-purpose flour
- 480ml whole milk
- 120ml heavy cream
- 170g shredded cheddar
- 60g shredded mozzarella
- 225g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 25g grated Parmesan
- Paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- Season shrimp with paprika, salt, pepper. Sauté 1–2 min per side.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 min. Add milk and cream, whisk until thick.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta with sauce, fold in half the shrimp. Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining shrimp and Parmesan.
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 min until golden and bubbling. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture
- Don’t overcook pasta before baking
- Stir sauce constantly for smoothness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 32g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/baked-shrimp-mac-and-cheese-recipe/