Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, thawed
- 2 teaspoons BBQ spice
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cups grated cheddar
- 1 cup grated gruyere
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep:
- Toss the shrimp with the BBQ seasoning.
Cook:
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. When it foams add the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-4 minutes or until they just turn pink; Remove the shrimp from heat and reserve.
- Cook the macaroni per the package directions. Drain and reserve.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick saucepan. When the butter melts, add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook the butter/flour mixture for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove pot from heat.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg, a few grinds of black pepper and a good pinch of salt to the milk mixture.
- Add the grated cheeses and cover the pot. Allow it to sit for 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the lid and add the cooked macaroni and reserved shrimp. Stir to combine.
Serve:
- Serve in warm bowls, top with some green onions and additional BBQ spice.
