✨ Introduction
This Shrimp Mac & Cheese Bake 🧀🍤 is creamy, cheesy, and topped with juicy shrimp and herbs. A gourmet twist on comfort food—perfect for ftour, cozy nights, or special dinners 🍝🔥.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍝 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
- 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥛 2 cups milk
- 🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
- 🍤 1 pound shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 🌿 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 🌶️ Optional: paprika or chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🍝 Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 🧈 In a pan, melt butter. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- 🥛 Add milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
- 🧂 Season with salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
- 🍝 Mix cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Pour into baking dish.
- 🍤 Sauté shrimp in a bit of butter until pink. Arrange on top of macaroni.
- 🔥 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 🌿 Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- 🧀 Use mozzarella or gouda for different cheese flavor.
- 🥬 Add spinach or broccoli to the mix.
- 🍗 Swap shrimp with grilled chicken or turkey.
- 🧁 Bake in ramekins for individual portions.
📚 History
Inspired by American mac & cheese 🇺🇸 and Moroccan seafood love 🇲🇦, this dish blends creamy comfort with ocean flavor.
💪 Benefits
- 🍤 Protein from shrimp
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🥛 Energy from milk and pasta
- 🌿 Antioxidants from herbs
🎨 Formation
Serve in white ceramic dish with golden top and shrimp garnish 🌿. Ideal for ftour, family meals, or festive tables 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Shrimp Mac & Cheese Bake is creamy, rich, and satisfying—a seafood twist on classic comfort 🧀🍤🍝🔥.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Cheese lovers
- 🍤 Seafood fans
- 🍽️ Comfort food seekers
- 🎉 Dinner hosts