Photo: Dana DeVolk
Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese
10 ingredients
45 min + 20 min
8 servings
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A spicy Cajun shrimp version of my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1263
Calories
68g
Protein
41g
Fat
154g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta (or shaped pasta of your choice)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Directions
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By browneyedbaker ·
Recipe sourced from
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