cheesy shrimp scampi
This new recipe is a combination of shrimp scampi and macaroni and cheese. It's for the cheese lovers.
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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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Step 2Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Add crumbled blue cheese and 1 cup shredded gouda cheese; mix well.
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Step 3Bring 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.
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Step 4Heat 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.
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Step 5Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese, saute again for 3 minutes.
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Step 6Meanwhile, 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.
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Step 7Add cooked macaroni and shrimp mixture; stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
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Step 8Pour into a prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs.
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Step 9Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 minutes.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#shrimp
Keyword:
#macaroni and cheese
Keyword:
#mac and cheese
Keyword:
#Wisconsin
Keyword:
#Shrimp Scampi
Ingredient:
Seafood
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
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