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macaroni and cheese seafood
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seafood mac and cheese recipe

A creamy seafood mac and cheese recipe combining tender shrimp, flaky salmon, or briny crab with a creamy cheese sauce and golden pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb seafood shrimp, crab, or lobster
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, cook seafood (shrimp, crab, or lobster) until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes for shrimp, or 4-5 minutes for firmer fish. Set aside.
  4. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, cooking until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Whisk in 3 tbsp flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, making a roux.
  6. Gradually add 1 c milk and 1 c heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps.
  7. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 1/2 c cheddar, 1 c Gruyère, and 1/2 c Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  9. Add 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  10. Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  11. Gently fold in the cooked seafood.
  12. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  13. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
  14. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
    macaroni and cheese seafood
  15. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    seafood mac and cheese recipe