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cheesy shrimp scampi

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

This new recipe is a combination of shrimp scampi and macaroni and cheese. It's for the cheese lovers.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy shrimp scampi

  • 1 c
    crumbled blue cheese
  • 8 oz
    Gouda cheese, shredded and divided
  • 7 oz
    dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 2 lb
    medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp
    Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp
    sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 3/4 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 c
    panko bread crumbs

How To Make cheesy shrimp scampi

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Add crumbled blue cheese and 1 cup shredded gouda cheese; mix well.
  • 3
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • 4
    Heat avocado oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shrimps and saute for 5 minutes or until are pink. Season with old bay seasoning, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and sea salt/black pepper.
  • 5
    Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese, saute again for 3 minutes.
  • 6
    Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine half and half, cream cheese, remaining shredded gouda and colby jack cheese, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
  • 7
    Add cooked macaroni and shrimp mixture; stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
  • 8
    Pour into a prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs.
  • 9
    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 minutes.
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