Garlic Shrimp Mac and Cheese (Prawns)
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5.0
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
6 - 8 people
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Calories
558 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Garlic Shrimp Mac and Cheese (Prawns)
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Recipe video above. Plump, juicy garlicky shrimp WITH a silky creamy, cheesy macaroni AND a crunchy parmesan topping?? Be still my beating heart. BONUS: It's all made in ONE POT!
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Ingredients
- 500 g / 1 lb peeled shrimp/prawns (Note 1)
- 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter , divided
- 3 tbsp / 30g flour , plain / all purpose
- 2 cups / 500ml milk , preferably warmed (Note 2)
- 2.5 cups hot tap water
- 250 g / 8 oz elbow macaroni , uncooked (2.5 cups)
- 1.5 cups (150g) cheese (Cheddar, gruyere, or other), freshly grated (Note 3)
- 3/4 cup (75g) mozzarella cheese , freshly grated (Note 3)
Seasonings:
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat broiler/grill on high.
- Mix together Breadcrumb Topping.
- Heat oil and melt 1 tbsp butter in a large, deep skillet or heatproof pot on the stove over high heat.
- Add shrimp, sprinkle with pepper, then cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute until the shrimp has changed colour but not fully cooked.
- Transfer to bowl. Turn heat down to medium.
- Melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour milk in slowly, stirring as you go. Once incorporated and lump free (use whisk if needed), stir in Seasonings, then water.
- Once the liquid is hot, add macaroni. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until macaroni is almost cooked through, then take it off the stove.
- Add cheeses and stir through, then add shrimp. Taste for salt - tweak if needed. It should be saucy (see video) - it gets absorbed. Should still be saucy at this stage - sauce gets absorbed/thickens more in next step.
- Sprinkle over breadcrumbs, then place under the hot grill for just 2 - 3 minutes until the top is golden.
- Sprinkle with parsley if desired and served immediately!
Notes
- Prawns/shrimp: I use frozen for convenience. Thaw completely and pat off excess water with paper towels before using.
- Milk: full fat preferred but low fat is ok
- Cheese: FRESHLY GRATED is essential for silky cheese sauce. Pre-grated packet cheese contains anti-caking agents which can cause the sauce to go powdery.
- Both cheeses can be swapped out for your choice of melting cheese, this is the combination I favour. I usually use cheddar or gruyere for flavour. And mozzarella for cheesiness and richness but with a less intense flavour. In the video, the orange cheese is Red Leicester which is a UK sharp cheddar.
- Make ahead / storage: Best to make this using my Baked Mac and Cheese recipe which is more suited to making ahead (directions in note 4). Amend recipe as follows - Follow Note 4 Make Ahead directions in the Baked Mac and Cheese recipe. Toss shrimp/prawns with olive oil, pepper and garlic. Mix sauce, pasta and shrimp, pour into baking dish, proceed with recipe.
- Nutrition per serving.
- Nutrition Facts Garlic Shrimp Mac and Cheese (Prawns) Amount Per Serving Calories 558 Calories from Fat 243 % Daily Value* Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 13g81%Cholesterol 168mg56%Sodium 1176mg51%Potassium 376mg11%Carbohydrates 44g15%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 6g7%Protein 32g64% Vitamin A 940IU19%Vitamin C 0.5mg1%Calcium 493mg49%Iron 1.5mg8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 558
- Calories from Fat 243
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 27g
- 42%
- Saturated Fat 13g
- 81%
- Cholesterol 168mg
- 56%
- Sodium 1176mg
- 51%
- Potassium 376mg
- 11%
- Carbohydrates 44g
- 15%
- Fiber 1g
- 4%
- Sugar 6g
- 7%
- Protein 32g
- 64%
- Vitamin A 940IU
- 19%
- Vitamin C 0.5mg
- 1%
- Calcium 493mg
- 49%
- Iron 1.5mg
- 8%
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