Best 9 Macaroni Cheese With Spicy Shrimp Recipes

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From classic comfort food to a tantalizing fusion of flavors, macaroni cheese with spicy shrimp is a delightful culinary journey waiting to be explored. This delectable dish seamlessly merges the familiar taste of macaroni and cheese with the fiery kick of spicy shrimp, resulting in a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave your palate dancing. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce or a tangy cheese blend, there's a recipe out there that's sure to satisfy your cravings. So, get ready to embark on a savory adventure as we delve into the world of macaroni cheese with spicy shrimp, unearthing the secrets to crafting this irresistible dish that will have you coming back for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE



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This macaroni and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of shrimp. I used cooked salad shrimp as I found the size comparable to the elbow macaroni.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup 1% milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup frozen salad shrimp
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
  • Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MACARONI & CHEESE WITH SPICY SHRIMP



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You know they'd be happy with macaroni and cheese. But they'll be thrilled when they discover their favorite mac and cheese also has spicy shrimp in it!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 cup milk
1 green onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
20 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni as directed on package; drain. Add Cheese Sauce Mix, milk and onions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp, garlic and pepper; cook 5 min. or until shrimp are pink, stirring occasionally. Stir into macaroni mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 1240 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 27 g

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

SPICY SHRIMP MAC 'N' CHEESE



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How do you take a special occasion treat like lobster mac and cheese and make it weeknight friendly? Just swap the lobster for shrimp! This skillet mac, made with an ultra-creamy white cheese sauce, gets tender, juicy butterfly shrimp baked right on top. Since we're not sticking to tradition, we've also bumped up the spice level with some fresh chiles - a simple twist any Chopped chef would love.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 9-ounce packages frozen jumbo butterfly shrimp
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces radiatore pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 Fresno chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons mascarpone
Pinch of cayenne, plus more for serving
2 cups shredded Muenster cheese (about 8 ounces)
Chopped parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare the butterfly shrimp according to the package directions for the oven. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chile and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour until completely moistened and bubbling, about 1 minute. While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the milk and continue to simmer until creamy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk in the Parmesan, mascarpone, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the Muenster cheese until completely melted and smooth. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the reserved pasta until evenly combined.
  • Top the mac and cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup Muenster cheese, then place the butterfly shrimp in a concentric circle on top, tails facing up. (You may need to shingle or overlap the shrimp slightly so they all fit in the skillet.)
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese is completely melted and the shrimp are warmed through, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with another pinch of cayenne and some chopped parsley.

SPICY SHRIMP AND PASTA



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I found the original recipe in an old (1990's) Southern Living Magazine. I changed a few things and tweeked a few things, and came up with this recipe. Hubby and I love it. I serve it hot, right out of the electric skillet with some crispy garlic bread.

Provided by LilLizaJane

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked linguine
1 lb unpeeled large raw shrimp
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning or 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions; keep warm.
  • Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large electric skillet set on medium temperature.
  • Add onions and garlic to skillet; saute until tender.
  • Stir in cajun or creole seasoning; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  • Stir in shrimp and saute until barely pink.
  • Add heavy cream; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in linguine, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper, cook mixture, stirring gently, until thoroughly heated.
  • Stir in parsley; serve immediately.

BUFFALO SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE



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For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp mac and cheese recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing slow cooker dish. It's a nice new twist on popular buffalo chicken dishes.-Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda or Swiss cheese
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 pound frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients; stir in shredded cheeses and macaroni. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until macaroni is almost tender., Stir in shrimp and blue cheese; cook, covered, 30-35 minutes longer or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in chives, parsley and, if desired, additional hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SPICY MAC 'N' CHEESE



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To give a little life to regular macaroni and cheese, my best friend and I decided to stir in ground beef and a chopped jalapeno.-Debra Kind, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in macaroni, milk and seasonings. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Provided by Bonnie Wilkens Metully

Categories     Pasta     Shellfish     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Basil     Shrimp     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 large shallots, sliced
3/4 cup sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 12-ounce package linguine
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same pot. Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper. Sauté until shallots are soft, about 4 minutes. Add canned tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Mix in basil. Return shrimp and any juices to sauce; stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to sauce. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; top with cheese.

CAJUN MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SHRIMP



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I had this at my monthly Bunco group. One of the lady's husbands made it and gave us the recipe. It is to die for. I add in diced green pepper, saute it with the shrimp and more seasoning than called for when I make it.

Provided by RepoGuysWife

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 lb medium shrimp, cut in thirds
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon grated onion
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1/2 lb swiss cheese (grated)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese (grated)
1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese (grated and divided)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 221.5, Sodium 1031.6, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 47.7

Tips for Making the Best Mac and Cheese with Spicy Shrimp:

  • Choose the right macaroni. Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for mac and cheese, but you can use any type of pasta you like. Some other good options include penne, shells, and rotini.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and not hold its shape well in the mac and cheese.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. It helps to give the mac and cheese a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the mac and cheese. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • Season the mac and cheese well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper to the mac and cheese. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Add the cooked shrimp at the end. This will help to prevent the shrimp from overcooking and becoming tough.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese with spicy shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your mac and cheese is creamy, flavorful, and packed with shrimp.

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