Description
This Seafood Mac and Cheese combines the richness of sharp white cheddar cheese, mozzarella, crab meat, and shrimp with a creamy, flavorful sauce. Topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs, this comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry macaroni
- 6 oz. claw crab meat
- 8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 spring onion
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 8 oz. block sharp white cheddar cheese
- 4 oz. block mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- Salt, black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and devein shrimp if needed.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well.
- Place drained macaroni in a large mixing bowl.
- Add sour cream and stir well to coat the noodles.
- Add crab meat and stir to combine.
- Finely chop the spring onion and set aside.
- Grate the sharp white cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, then set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add shrimp and cook, turning until lightly done. Remove shrimp from pan and chop slightly once cooled. Add shrimp to the macaroni mixture.
- Add the chopped onions to the saucepan and sauté until tender.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir well, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Slowly add evaporated milk, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Gradually add grated cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and seafood mixture. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a well-buttered baking dish.
- Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly sprinkle with paprika for color.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the claw crab meat with lump crab meat for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
- The seafood mixture can be adjusted according to preference; feel free to add more shrimp or crab.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg