Delux Mac And Cheese With Shrimp And Crab Recipe

Name: Delux Mac And Cheese With Shrimp And Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni; 3 tablespoons butter (plus some for greasing); 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk (or light cream or half milk, half cream); 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 200 g old cheddar cheese, grated; 2 pinchs salt, to taste; 2 pinchs white pepper, to taste; 200 g cooked shrimp, patted dry; 1/2 cup crabmeat (fresh, frozen or 120 g can, well drained); 1/4 cup fresh basil; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 cups macaroni
3 tablespoons butter (plus some for greasing)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk (or light cream or half milk, half cream)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
200 g old cheddar cheese, grated
2 pinchs salt, to taste
2 pinchs white pepper, to taste
200 g cooked shrimp, patted dry
1/2 cup crabmeat (fresh, frozen or 120 g can, well drained)
1/4 cup fresh basil
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

1
In a pot of salted water, cook macaroni until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter an 8 x 8 baking dish and set aside.
3
In a large sauce pot, add the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Using a whisk, slowly add the milk and cook until it thickens.
4
Remove the sauce from heat and mix in the cream, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add 3/4 of the cheese. When the macaroni is cooked, drain it well. Add to it, the shrimp, crab and basil and gently add the white sauce. Spoon macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5
Top with the remaining chedar and parmesan cheese.
6
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
7
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504

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups macaroni, 3 tablespoons butter (plus some for greasing), 2 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk (or light cream or half milk, half cream), and more.

Yes, Delux Mac And Cheese With Shrimp And Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Delux Mac And Cheese With Shrimp And Crab

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