Cajun Shrimp Mac N Cheese Recipe 445 Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add shallot and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Hit Cancel button and allow the cooker to cool.
• Pour in pasta and stir to coat with shallot-butter sauce. Add milk and whipping cream. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Add evaporated milk, cooked shrimp, cheeses, seafood seasoning, and Creole seasoning to the pasta mixture; mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• Mix panko, seafood seasoning, and Creole seasoning together for the crumb topping. Mix in melted butter. Spread over casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Switch on the broiler and broil until top of casserole is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

CAJUN MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
• Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning.
• Cook 3-4 minutes, remove.
• In same pan melt 2T butter, add onion and sauté 1 minute.
• Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes.
• Add Swiss, cheddar and 3/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, stir until smooth.
• Add 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta.
• Pour into buttered cassserole dish.
• Top with 1/4 lb. pepper Jack cheese, bread crumbs, 3 T. melted butter and parsley.
• Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.

CAJUN SHRIMP MAC N CHEESE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the chopped shrimp and 1/2 a teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Set aside. 3. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and allow the sauce to come to a simmer (3-4 minutes). 4. Stir in the Pepper Jack and the cheddar cheese, adding a handful at a time and stirring with a wooden spoon until completely melted before adding the next handful. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, a little salt and pepper, and turn off the heat. 5. Add the pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Stir with a wooden spoon until everything is completely combined and evenly distributed. Pour the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. 6. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the Panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over top the mac n cheese. 7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until panko is golden brown. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving. navywifecook.com