Shrimp Mac & Cheese
6
20 MIN
Ingredients
1 lb. short cut pasta such as cavatappi
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, for topping
4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, for topping
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, for topping
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for topping
Directions
1
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3
Add the olive oil to a skillet along with the shrimp. Cook just until they start changing color. They will finish cooking in the oven.
4
Add the butter to a large skillet and melt on medium low heat. Stir in the flour and slowly whisk in the milk. Add the garlic powder and black pepper.
5
Whisk in all the cheeses and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt to taste.
6
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir well.
7
Fold in the shrimp and pour into a 9” x 13” baking dish.
8
In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
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