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Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese

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Use your favorite combinations of seafood to make this dish. If you like your mac and cheese a little creamier, add another half cup of milk to the recipe when adding the evaporated milk.

Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a family favorite in our home so we like to spice it up once in a while with a few add ons.

Crab and shrimp are always in season around here and easy to prepare.

The frozen brands in the store will work just as well. And they are time friendly, too. Mock crab will do to keep the costs down.

Use your favorite combinations of seafood to make this dish.

I have used shrimp and crab here. But salmon, cod, trout or whitefish also are great add ons.

these are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 2 cups of Penne pasta
  • 6 oz. Claw Crab Meat
  • 8 oz. Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. Sour Cream
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 medium Spring Onion
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 8 oz. block Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 oz. block Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 dashes Salt and black pepper to taste

these are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Peel and de-vein shrimp if needed.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Place drained pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the crab meat, stir well.
  • Add the sour cream, stir together well, until all noodles are coated.
  • 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 sauce pan, 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 sauce pan, 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!

Don’t be put off by the number of steps in this dish. Most of them are adding each ingredient at the correct time.

If you buy mainly already prepared shrimp and grated cheeses this recipe will practically make itself!

If you like your mac and cheese a little creamier, add another half cup of milk to the recipe when adding the evaporated milk. 

This dish in my opinion is the epitome of comfort food.

It takes the comfort food of the mac and cheese pastas as well as the cheeses and adds a flair to a classic dish.

it is still fit for the kids, but takes this dish to another level.

When served at a luncheon or special occasion, your guests will be amazed at just how delicious mac and cheese can be.

At that first bite, any adult will raise their eyebrows at the unexpected flavors.

Using such healthy additions will cause the adults in the room to tell the kiddos, “Nah. You wouldn’t like this.” and point to the standard variety on another plate.

They will never be the wiser.

Easy and quick, you can serve up a warm and filling meal after a long and stressful day and still be able to have time to relax after dinner..

Put the kiddos to bed and enjoy that nice “grownup” beverage with your favorite person.

Get to know each other again and make this a food staple for the next date night in your home.

Use your favorite combinations of seafood to make this dish. If you like your mac and cheese a little creamier, add another half cup of milk to the recipe when adding the evaporated milk.

Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese

Use your favorite combinations of seafood to make this dish. If you like your mac and cheese a little creamier, add another half cup of milk to the recipe when adding the evaporated milk.
4.5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mac and cheese, seafood
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Adjust Servings: 8
Calories: 427.8kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of Penne pasta
  • 6 oz. Claw Crab Meat
  • 8 oz. Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. Sour Cream
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 medium Spring Onion
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 8 oz. block Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 oz. block Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 dashes Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Peel and de-vein shrimp if needed.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Place drained pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the crab meat, stir well.
  • Add the sour cream, stir together well, until all noodles are coated.
  • 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 sauce pan, 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 sauce pan, 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

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Nutrition

Serving: 197g | Calories: 427.8kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) | Protein: 23.5g (47%) | Fat: 21.6g (33%) | Saturated Fat: 13.1g (66%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 134.2mg (45%) | Sodium: 653.7mg (27%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1.3g (5%) | Sugar: 1.2g (1%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you so much Bethany for the kind words and letting me know your thoughts!! I hope you get to try a few. If you do, please come back and let me know how it turned out! Enjoy your dy.

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  20. blankVidya Sury says

    I am a vegetarian, so, cannot comment on this. But it definitely looks delicious! I would just substitute the shrimp and crab for veggies! 🙂 Loving the #overthemoon party!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I have tried to embrace vegetarianism a few times. But I don’t like veggies in unless they are raw or have sauce on them. I was always hungry! Have a relaxing week!

      Reply

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