cheesy shrimp scampi

9 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Sep 21, 2018

This new recipe is a combination of shrimp scampi and macaroni and cheese. It's for the cheese lovers.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 8 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded and divided
  • 7 ounces dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 pounds medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

How To Make cheesy shrimp scampi

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Add crumbled blue cheese and 1 cup shredded gouda cheese; mix well.
  • Step 3
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Step 4
    Heat avocado oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shrimps and saute for 5 minutes or until are pink. Season with old bay seasoning, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and sea salt/black pepper.
  • Step 5
    Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese, saute again for 3 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine half and half, cream cheese, remaining shredded gouda and colby jack cheese, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
  • Step 7
    Add cooked macaroni and shrimp mixture; stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Pour into a prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs.
  • Step 9
    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 minutes.

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