captain jack's shells, cheese and shrimp

Carmel, IN
Updated on Apr 12, 2012

Grown up mac and cheese!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box shell macaroni
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
  • 2 cups grated sharp white cheddar
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • - fresh chopped chives
  • - cayenne pepper
  • - cooking oil
  • - panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1.5 pound raw, cleaned, deveined shrimp
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat parsley
  • - black pepper to taste
  • - butter

How To Make captain jack's shells, cheese and shrimp

  • Step 1
    Boil shells in salted water until al dente Preheat oven to 425 Mix Panko and cayenne pepper Dredge shrimp in egg or milk, and then into breadcrumb mixture Heat oil in skillet Fry shrimp until pink Drain shrimp on napkin Drain shells and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish Melt butter, cream, cheeses, milk, chives, sugar and pepper in another large pan Pour mixture over shells Chop shrimp and add to cheese shell mixture Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, breadcrumbs and little pats of butter and red pepper flakes for extra heat if you desire Cook for 20-25 minutes Serve with tomatoes or a nice green salad.

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