Description
A rich and creamy dish combining shrimp, crab, and macaroni in a Cajun cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in cooked macaroni, shrimp, crab meat, and green onions.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- Can substitute other types of cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese, seafood mac and cheese, creamy pasta dish