Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp Recette

Spice up your weeknight with this irresistible Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese! Inspired by a bunco group favorite, this recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed with Cajun spices and creamy, cheesy pasta baked to golden perfection. A blend of Swiss, cheddar, and pepper jack cheeses creates a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Easy to follow instructions and customizable spice levels make this a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion.

Préparation 20 min
Cuisson 65 min
Calories 871 kcal
Protéines 95g
Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp 64

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Comment préparer Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 pound of shrimp and 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. In the same saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 1 minute until softened.
  5. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 4 minutes).
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 8 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese, 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese, and 6 ounces of shredded pepper jack cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
  8. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  9. Stir in the cooked shrimp and 1 pound of cooked macaroni or elbow pasta.
  10. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  11. Top with 4 ounces of shredded pepper jack cheese, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  12. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

157g

Carbs

18g

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp ?

Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp prend environ 85 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 65 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp ?

Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp contient environ 871 calories par portion, avec environ 95 g de protéines, 18 g de glucides et 78 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Shrimp sont Cavatappi Pasta, Butter, Medium Shrimp, Cajun Seasoning, Onion, Flour. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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