CREOLE SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

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Think outside the blue box and make a grown-up version of mac and cheese instead. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon Creole mustard

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring continually, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until shrimp is pink, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Drain macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside. Return the pasta pot to the stove and melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add half-and-half; heat for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in cheeses until melted, about 5 minutes. Add mustard; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Add reserved macaroni and shrimp. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 264.5 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 853.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Unruly Sparkle
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the Creole sauce was delicious. The mac and cheese was also very good, and the combination of all the flav


Axmad Yuusuf
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This Creole shrimp mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. The creamy cheese sauce, succulent shrimp, and flavorful Creole seasoning come together to create a dish that is both delicious and satisfying. I love that the recipe is easy to follow an


Jamal Fareed
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce, the succulent shrimp, and the flavorful Creole seasoning. The mac and cheese was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp were tender and juicy. I would definite


Mayanja Mosh
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! The Creole sauce was very flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the combination of all the flavors was really nice. I would


Mohammad Azizi
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This was my first time making Creole shrimp mac and cheese, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was ready in under an hour. The Creole sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The mac and c


Christina Robi
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce, the succulent shrimp, and the flavorful Creole seasoning. The mac and cheese was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp were tender and juicy. I would


Saalii Yaasiin
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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The Creole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the combination of all the flavors was simply heavenly. I loved th


CHUKWUKA CHIOMA
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the Creole sauce was delicious. The mac and cheese was also very good, and the combination of all the flav


Panda Partiz
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The Creole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the combination of all the flavors was simply a


SMX Studios
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The Creole seasoning was perfectly balanced, adding just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. The mac and cheese was creamy and ch


Awais Shehzad
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This Creole shrimp mac and cheese is a flavor explosion! The combination of creamy cheese sauce, succulent shrimp, and flavorful Creole seasoning is simply divine. I loved the fact that the recipe used both cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, which gave th