Shrimp Mac and Cheese with White Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Mac and Cheese with White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 2 cups Frozen Pre-cooked Peeled And Deveined Shrimp, Thawed; 1 box (16 Oz. Size) Penne Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups White Wine; 1- 1/2 cup Milk; 4 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; 6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning

Servings: persons

2 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
2 cups Frozen Pre-cooked Peeled And Deveined Shrimp, Thawed
1 box (16 Oz. Size) Penne Pasta
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups White Wine
1- 1/2 cup Milk
4 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
6 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning

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Preheat your oven to 350 F.
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In a small bowl, stir together all of the topping ingredients and set aside.
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Get your shrimp thawing in a bowl of cold water.
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Boil and drain your pasta according to the box instructions.
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In a separate 2-quart saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat then add your garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add your flour and stir until it becomes a hot, bubbly paste (your roux).
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Pour in your white wine and continue cooking on medium-high until the wine has reduced by about half.
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Add your milk and continue stirring until it thickens into a white sauce.
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Add your shredded Parmesan and cheddar and stir until melted.
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Stir in your salt, pepper and Old Bay seasoning and add your pasta back into the cheese sauce.
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Once the pasta is coated, drain the shrimp and add it into the pot.
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Stir to combine.
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Pour into a 2-quart, oven-save baking dish.
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Top your shrimp mac with the panko topping you prepared earlier.
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Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes until the top gets brown.
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You can also bake it for 15 minutes and then put it under the broiler for about a minute until the top is just the right color.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Shredded, 1/2 teaspoons Pepper, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Mac and Cheese with White Wine Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Mac and Cheese with White Wine Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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