Description
Seafood Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy comfort dish filled with shrimp, crab, and a rich three-cheese sauce. Topped with crispy panko, it’s a baked favorite the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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1 lb elbow macaroni
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8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
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8 oz lump crab meat
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6 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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½ medium onion, chopped
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2 tsp minced garlic
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2½ cups milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
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Pinch of nutmeg
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp paprika
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook macaroni until al dente, drain.
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Mix 2 Tbsp melted butter with panko, set aside.
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Sauté onion in 4 Tbsp butter until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 sec.
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Stir in flour; cook 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk and cream.
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Add seasonings. Whisk until sauce thickens.
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Stir in cheeses until melted. Add shrimp and crab.
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Combine with pasta. Pour into 9×13 dish.
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Top with breadcrumbs and bake 30 min.
Notes
Cook pasta just to al dente to avoid over-softening during baking. Use fresh shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 30g