Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Key west jumbo gulf shrimp

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Green pepper
  • 1/4 cup Onion

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Campanella pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp Flour

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1/4 cup Bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 5 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar, white
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Jack cheese
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb Key West Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, peeled and deveined (I used Private Selection)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 lb Campanella pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar (I used Cabot white cheddar)
• 1 cup shredded jack cheese
• 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Directions

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic, stir and cook an additional minute or until vegetables have softened. Remove vegetables and set aside.
• Add the butter to the same skillet. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, tossing to coat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Meanwhile prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and flour whisking until combined. Slowly pour in heavy cream and continue to whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook milk mixture for 3-5 minutes or until it begins to thicken (do not let the milk boil). Whisk in cheese and stir until smooth. Carefully toss pasta with cheese sauce and cooked vegetables.
• Pour pasta into a cast iron skillet that is sprayed with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp over the pasta. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle bread crumbs over pasta.
• Place pasta in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or just until cheese has set Preheat broiler and broil pasta for 3 minutes or just until bread crumbs are golden, and cheese bubbles.