Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe). This macaroni and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of shrimp. I used cooked salad shrimp as I found the size comparable to the elbow macaroni.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

¾ cup 1% milk

½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 ½ tablespoons sour cream

½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 cup frozen salad shrimp

2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Shrimp over Cheese Grits

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese sour cream and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 232.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.5g 29%

Carbohydrates: 16.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 37%

Cholesterol: 83mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 482IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 42.4mcg 11%

Calcium: 228.6mg 23%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 27.5mg 10%

Potassium: 178.3mg 5%

Sodium: 288.3mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 109.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.