Best 6 Shrimp Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Shrimp mac and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect comfort food for a cold winter day or a quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and succulent shrimp, it is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect shrimp mac and cheese.

Here are our top 6 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

CREOLE SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE



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Think outside the blue box and make a grown-up version of mac and cheese instead. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon Creole mustard

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring continually, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until shrimp is pink, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside. Return the pasta pot to the stove and melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add half-and-half; heat for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in cheeses until melted, about 5 minutes. Add mustard; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Add reserved macaroni and shrimp. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 853.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CAJUN SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE



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This macaroni and cheese gets elevated by the addition of shrimp. It partially cooks in the Instant Pot® and is finished in the oven. Please shred cheese yourself; if you use pre-shredded cheese, it will not be creamy.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups pipe rigate pasta
1 cup milk
¼ cup whipping cream
nonstick cooking spray
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups cooked medium shrimp
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup shredded Fontina cheese
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 142.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 830.2 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

GREEK SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE #RSC



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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I love mac and cheese and my version features Greek ingredients such as yogurt, fresh spinach, lemon zest and feta cheese. The star of the cheese sauce is the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing...it takes it to over the top amazing! The guests at my Superbowl party loved every bite of it!

Provided by curlykcook

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 3/4 cups low-fat milk
3/4 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1 cup low fat Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon, zest of
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
salt
black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 3 quart baking dish or a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  • Boil 4 quarts of water. Add macaroni and 1 tsp salt and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until opaque, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine milk, ranch dressing, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, oregano and nutmeg. Let cook over medium heat until it simmers, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add macaroni, shrimp and spinach to pot with cheese sauce. Mix well and spread into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until feta cheese starts to get golden brown.

PESTO SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Pesto Shrimp Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2 cups)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/4 cups shredded Fontina cheese (5 oz.)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Remove tails from shrimp. Rinse shrimp, pat dry with paper towels. Chop shrimp and set aside.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • In large bowl stir together eggs, butter, half-and-half, 1 cup of the fontina cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, chopped basil, and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp and macaroni. Transfer to buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through and shrimp pieces are opaque. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil leaves.

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by xoXmuffinzXox

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in medium sauce pan. Add shrimp. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Remove cooked shrimp. Set aside. In same pan melt 1 tablespoon butter, add onion and saute 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute while stirring. Whisk in milk and heat approximately 4 minutes while stirring. Add Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir until smooth. Add 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta. Pour into buttered casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and parsley. Bake 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor. A sharp cheddar will give you a more intense flavor, while a mild cheddar will be more subtle.
  • If you don't have any shrimp on hand, you can use other types of seafood, such as lobster, crab, or scallops.
  • To make the shrimp mac and cheese even more flavorful, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
  • Serve the shrimp mac and cheese immediately, while it's still hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Shrimp mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give shrimp mac and cheese a try.

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