Seafood Mac Cheese (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta & Seafood

01 - 1 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined (or a mix of lobster and crab)

02 - 8 oz elbow pasta

→ Sauce Base

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

05 - 2 cups whole milk

06 - 1 cup heavy cream

07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

09 - ½ teaspoon mustard powder

10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

11 - Season everything with a pinch of salt and pepper

→ Cheese

12 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

13 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

14 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

→ Topping

15 - Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs

16 - Chop fresh parsley to sprinkle on top before serving

# Instructions:

01 - Follow the directions on the box to boil the macaroni with salted water until it's firm. Drain well and put it to one side.

02 - Warm up olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Cook shrimp for a couple of minutes per side until they turn pink. Set them aside.

03 - Melt the butter and mix in the flour until it looks golden. Slowly pour in the milk and cream while whisking to keep it smooth and thick. Add cheeses and spices, stirring until it's creamy.

04 - Toss the pasta and shrimp into the cheese mixture. Stir until they're evenly coated.

05 - Spoon everything into a 9x9 greased dish if baking. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for 15 minutes at 350°F until it looks golden brown. Finish with parsley before eating.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to swap out the seafood for your favorites

02 - Serve this right from the pan or bake it, your choice

03 - Add liquid gradually when making the sauce so it stays smooth

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