macaroni and cheese with firecracker shrimp?

How To Make macaroni and cheese with firecracker shrimp?

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2

  Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat;add salt and dry pasta.
• 3

  Return to a boil and cook 6 to 8 minutes,or until al dente.
• 4

  Drain in a colander,return the pasta to the pot and stir in 1 tablespoon margarine.Toss in mozzarella,sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheeses and set aside.
• 5

  To make a sauce,add 4 tablespoons margarine and garlic to a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium heat,for 2 minutes,or until margarine is melted and garlic is softened.Add flour and stir continuously,using a whisk,to combine.
• 6

  Continue to cook over a medium heat and gradually whisk in the milk and cream.Stir continuously to prevent scorching;cook 6 to 8 minutes,or until starting to thicken.Remove from heat,and stir in black pepper and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
• 7

  To make Firecracker Shrimp:pour canola oil into a large skillet over medium-low heat,add shrimps,season with old bay seasoning,saute until golden brown for 5 minutes.Transfer to a paper towel- filled plate,discard excess oil.
• 8

  Put the cooked shrimps onto a large bowl,add honey mustard,italian dressing,sriracha,ground ginger,brown sugar and red pepper flakes,mix together until blended.
• 9

  Pour the sauce over the pasta,add firecracker shrimps and stir until well combined.Pour the pasta mixture into a baking dish.
• 10

  Toss bread crumbs and remaining parmesan cheese together and sprinkle with pasta.Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown,about 30 minutes.
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