Think outside the blue box and make a grown-up version of mac and cheese instead. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Whisk in cheeses until melted, about 5 minutes. Add mustard; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
Step 5
Add reserved macaroni and shrimp. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute pepper Jack cheese for the Monterey for extra kick.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 804 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat47g | 61% |
Saturated Fat29g | 145% |
Cholesterol265mg | 88% |
Sodium854mg | 37% |
Total Carbohydrate53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein41g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 16% |
Calcium633mg | 49% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium494mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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