Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe). This macaroni and cheese gets elevated by the addition of shrimp. It partially cooks in the Instant Pot® and is finished in the oven. Please shred cheese yourself; if you use pre-shredded cheese, it will not be creamy.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons butter

1 shallot

finely chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

2 cups pipe rigate pasta

1 cup milk

¼ cup whipping cream

nonstick cooking spray

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

1 ½ cups cooked medium shrimp

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

⅓ cup shredded Fontina cheese

1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

½ teaspoon Creole seasoning

1 tablespoon butter

melted

Shrimp and Grits for the Displaced Southerner

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add shallot and garlic; saute until fragrant about 1 minute. Hit Cancel button and allow the cooker to cool.

Step 2

Pour in pasta and stir to coat with shallot-butter sauce. Add milk and whipping cream. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 5

Add evaporated milk cooked shrimp cheeses seafood seasoning and Creole seasoning to the pasta mixture; mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6

Mix panko seafood seasoning and Creole seasoning together for the crumb topping. Mix in melted butter. Spread over casserole dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling about 5 minutes. Switch on the broiler and broil until top of casserole is golden brown 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 508.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.1g 60%

Carbohydrates: 45.1g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 10.3g

Fat: 24.3g 37%

Saturated Fat: 14.5g 73%

Cholesterol: 142.7mg 48%

Vitamin A Iu: 920.8IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 2.9mg 5%

Folate: 89.5mcg 22%

Calcium: 579.3mg 58%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 60.8mg 22%

Potassium: 466.9mg 13%

Sodium: 830.2mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 219

*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.