EMERIL'S SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE

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This mac and cheese is a fantastic one-dish meal -- it's so rich and creamy and cheesy, all you'll need is a simple green salad to serve alongside, and your menu is set. Lobster works well in this recipe, but if that seems too luxurious, use any combination of seafood you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound coarsely chopped cooked lobster, shrimp, crawfish, or crabmeat, or a combination
4 cups (1 pound) mixed grated cheeses, such as Parmesan, cheddar, Swiss, and fontina
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 2 minutes less than al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium in a large saucepan. Transfer 2 tablespoons melted butter to a medium bowl, and reserve. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Remove pan from heat. Fold in seafood, macaroni, and cheese; transfer to a shallow 4-quart baking dish. To bowl with reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning; toss, and scatter over macaroni mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g

Moshiur Rahman Shuvo
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The sauce was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ramesh Chettri
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I was looking for a seafood mac and cheese recipe that was easy to make and this one fit the bill. I'm so glad I tried it! The sauce was amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jojo Gotti
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This was the first time I've ever made seafood mac and cheese and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


stylish raja 786
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sehrish Zulfiqar
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The sauce was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


DaVinny Daddi
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I was looking for a seafood mac and cheese recipe and this one looked delicious. I'm so glad I tried it! The sauce was amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abundance okafor
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This was the first time I've ever made mac and cheese from scratch and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Wendy Rutherford
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


ola dapo jerry
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Qasim Cabdi
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I was a bit hesitant to make this dish because I'm not a huge fan of seafood. But I'm so glad I did! The sauce was amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tabasom Taha
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


festim alija
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Welder Sumnto
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This is the best mac and cheese I have ever had! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.