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Seafood Mac and Cheese

This seafood mac and cheese recipe is so good.It’s not difficult to make and the combination of macaroni, creamy cheese sauceand seafood makes this a suitable dish for absolutely any occasion when are allout to impress.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Comfort food
Calories: 654
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 pound raw shrimp cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray as needed

Method
 

  1. Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta, then drain and rinse.
  2. Heat a skillet and add a tablespoon of butter.
  3. Let the butter melt and then add the Old Bay seasoning, shrimp and, if using, the Cajun seasoning.
  4. Cook for a few minutes on each side until done.
  5. Stir in the crab, then take the mixture off the heat.
  6. Heat another skillet and add 4 tablespoons of butter.
  7. Let it melt and then whisk in the flour, bit by bit.
  8. When the flour is mixed in completely and you have a smooth roux, stir in the cream and milk.
  9. Add half the cheeses, along with the cream cheese if using.
  10. Stir in the onion powder and add salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. Now combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce.
  12. Stir in the seafood as well as the remaining butter in the seafood pan.
  13. Check the taste and season a little more if necessary.
  14. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  15. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  16. Add some of the pasta mixture and then a layer of shredded cheese.
  17. Repeat once or twice more.
  18. Bake for around 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden.
  19. Let the seafood mac and cheese rest for 10 minutes and then serve.

Notes

Variations and Substitutions :
Use any type of cheese to make this seafood macaroni cheese recipe. You can also add extra cheese if you want yours extra-cheesy! Swap the real crab for crabsticks for a budget version. You can use a non-dairy milk if you prefer.