Garlic Shrimp Mac and Cheese (Prawns)
Total Time
22 minutes
Prep Time
7 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(34)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 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)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat broiler/grill on high.
Step 2
Mix together Breadcrumb Topping.
Step 3
Heat oil and melt 1 tbsp butter in a large, deep skillet or heatproof pot on the stove over high heat.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Transfer to bowl. Turn heat down to medium.
Step 6
Melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Step 7
Pour milk in slowly, stirring as you go. Once incorporated and lump free (use whisk if needed), stir in Seasonings, then water.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
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.
Step 10
Sprinkle over breadcrumbs, then place under the hot grill for just 2 - 3 minutes until the top is golden.
Step 11
Sprinkle with parsley if desired and served immediately!
Step 12
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