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Shrimp And Macaroni Casserole

Name: Shrimp And Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 225 g elbow macaroni; 150 g cooked shrimp drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 480 ml whole milk; 175 g cheddar cheese grated; 50 g cheddar cheese grated; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp butter for greasing and dotting; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

A comforting baked pasta dish featuring elbow macaroni and tender shrimp in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This simple, classic casserole is topped with more melted cheese for a deeply satisfying main course.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 635 kcal

Allergen information: may contain crustaceans, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

225 gelbow macaroni
150 gcooked shrimp, drained and rinsed

sauce

2 tbspall-purpose flour
480 mlwhole milk
175 gcheddar cheese, grated
2 tbspbutter
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

topping

50 gcheddar cheese, grated
1 tbspbutter, for greasing and dotting

Equipment

cheese grater · medium saucepan · large pot · colander · whisk · oven · casserole dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Use a small amount of the topping butter to grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
About 2 min
2
In a large pot, bring generously salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the pasta al dente prevents it from becoming mushy after baking in the sauce.
3
While the macaroni cooks, melt the sauce butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
About 3 min
4
Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly, to form a smooth paste (a roux).
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the flour for a minute removes its raw taste.
5
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps from forming.
About 2 min
6
Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
About 3 min
7
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the grated cheese for the sauce, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Adding the cheese off the heat prevents it from becoming grainy or splitting.
8
Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it well in a colander.
About 1 min
9
In the prepared casserole dish, combine the drained macaroni, cooked shrimp, and the cheese sauce. Stir gently to mix well.
About 2 min
10
Sprinkle the grated topping cheese evenly over the surface of the casserole.
About 1 min
11
Cut the remaining topping butter into small pieces and dot them over the cheese.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The butter helps the topping brown nicely.
12
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
About 30 min

Per serving

Nutrition

56%Score

Calories: 635.4kcal
Protein: 34.8g
Carbs: 51.5g
Fat: 32g
Fibre: 1.4g
Sugar: 7.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat individual portions in the microwave until hot, or bake the casserole covered at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through.