Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

This shrimp mac and cheese recipe is a fine combination of everyone's favorite comfort food and shrimp. It takes 25 minutes, start to finish, and can be easily stored.

cook TIME 17 mins
prep TIME 8 mins
total TIME 25 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: American

Keyword: how to make shrimp mac and cheese, shrimp mac and cheese, shrimp mac and cheese recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 231 kcal

Ingredients (12)

6 oz peeled shrimp from 12 oz raw shrimp
6 oz cooked macaroni
0.5 oz grated cheddar
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
4 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp parsley minced

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut 6 oz peeled shrimp into bite-sized pieces.

step 1 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Melt 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and sauté 1 tbsp garlic in it for 30 seconds.

step 2 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Add the chopped shrimp in and stir to cook for 2 minutes.

step 3 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Stir in 1/4 tsp paprika and 4 tsp all-purpose flour.

step 4 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Pour in 1 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup unsalted broth. Simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.

step 5 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Add 6 oz cooked macaroni in and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens, like so. While it’s simmering, preheat the oven to 480°F.

step 6 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, and place each portion into a ramekin.

step 7 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Sprinkle 0.5 oz cheddar on top of the ramekins, then slide into the oven and bake for 7 minutes.

step 8 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and enjoy.

step 9 How to Make Mac and Cheese Shrimp

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