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Garlic Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Creamy homemade macaroni and cheese topped with flavorful garlic butter shrimp for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mac and Cheese
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp butter
Garlic Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp about 2 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Add minced garlic to the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In a saucepan melt butter, whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth and thickened.
  8. Add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
  10. Fold in shrimp and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of Cajun seasoning.