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Seafood Mac and Cheese

Seafood Mac and Cheese

This decadent Seafood Mac and Cheese combines sweet crab meat and tender shrimp with an ultra-creamy, perfectly sharp white cheddar sauce. Topped with a crispy panko crust, it is the ultimate baked comfort food for your next dinner party or holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry Macaroni
  • 6 oz. Claw Crab Meat
  • 8 oz. Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. Sour Cream
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 Spring Onion
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 8 oz. block Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 oz. block Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Paprika lightly to taste (for color)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Peel and de-vein shrimp if needed.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Place drained macaroni in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sour cream, stir together well, until all noodles are coated.
  • Add the crab meat, stir well.
  • Finely chop the green onion. Set aside.
  • Grate the white cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  • Grate the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, or skillet.
  • Add the shrimp. Turn and stir shrimp until lightly done.
  • Remove shrimp from pan. Chop slightly when cooled. Add to the macaroni mixture.
  • Add the finely chopped onions to the saucepan, sauté until tender.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions and mix well. Let cook and brown for about one minute.
  • Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Gradually add the grated Cheddar Cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
  • Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and seafood mixture. Stir well to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the mixture in a well-buttered baking dish.
  • Sprinkle top with grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle lightly with Paprika, to add color.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
  • Serve warm and Enjoy!

Notes

Pro-Tip: Make sure to fully dry your shrimp with a paper towel before adding them to the melted butter. This prevents excess water from seeping out into your pan, ensuring the shrimp cook quickly without steaming, and keeps your final cheese sauce perfectly thick.
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