Shrimp Mac And Cheese Recipe
- cook TIME 17 mins
- prep TIME 8 mins
- total TIME 25 mins
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.
Melt 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and sauté 1 tbsp garlic in it for 30 seconds.
Add the chopped shrimp in and stir to cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 tsp paprika and 4 tsp all-purpose flour.
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.
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.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, and place each portion into a ramekin.
Sprinkle 0.5 oz cheddar on top of the ramekins, then slide into the oven and bake for 7 minutes.
Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and enjoy.