Easiest Way to Make Tasty Shrimp macaroni and cheese

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Ingredients of Shrimp macaroni and cheese

1. Prepare 1 lb of uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined.
2. You need 1 tablespoon of butter.
3. Prepare 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
4. It's of Macaroni and cheese.
5. Prepare 1 lb of cellentani pasta.
6. It's 4 tablespoons of butter.
7. It's 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
8. Prepare 3 cups of milk.
9. It's 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
10. Prepare 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
11. Prepare 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
12. It's 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes.
13. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
14. Prepare 2 cups of grated extra sharp cheddar cheese.
15. You need 2 cups of grated Monterrey jack cheese.
16. Prepare of Topping.
17. You need 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
18. Prepare 3/4 cup of Panko breadcrumbs.
19. You need 3 tablespoons of melted butter.

This is a creamy, rich, and decadent recipe for an 'over the top' experience. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic at the very end for most robust flavor. For cheese sauce, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.

Shrimp macaroni and cheese step by step

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, strain, rinse in cold water, and set aside..
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large (oven proof) iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp in an even layer and cook 2-3 minutes, flip over, and continue to cook 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove shrimp to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut into halves. Set aside..
3. While shrimp are cooking, preheat oven to 350..
4. Keep the drippings in the skillet and melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook, while stirring for 2 minutes. Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in milk. Whisk in cornstarch and remaining seasoning..
5. Simmer, whisking constantly until thickened (but not overly thick). Whisk in cheddar, then Monterrey jack. Add shrimp and pasta and stir until evenly coated..
6. Spread pasta into an even layer and top with Parmesan. Whisk Panko with melted butter and evenly sprinkle on top. Bake 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Turn oven to broil to toast Panko for 3-5 minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t burn..
7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving..

Add water and stir with a whisk. Stir in cooked shrimp and pasta. To bowl with reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning; toss, and scatter over macaroni mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. In large bowl combine shrimp and cooked macaroni; add cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.