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Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

10 ingredients 45 min + 20 min 8 servings openrecipes
Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

A spicy Cajun shrimp version of my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe.

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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

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By browneyedbaker · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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