Description
Indulge in creamy and decadent Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe. Learn how to make this delicious seafood twist on a classic comfort food favorite today!
Ingredients
- – 4 tablespoons (60 ml) vegetable oil, divided use
- – 2 tablespoons (30 g) flour
- – 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water
- – 4 cups (960 ml) milk, I use whole milk
- – 1 pound (450 g) beef corkscrew pasta uncooked, such as cavatappi or cellentani
- – 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) salt
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) onion powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) smoked paprika
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
- – 4 cups (450 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- – 1 cup (120 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- – 1 1/2 cups (225 g) chopped cooked shrimp meat plus more for garnish
- – 1/2 cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs
- – 2 tablespoons (6 g) chives thinly sliced
- – cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish of 2 or 3 quarts with cooking spray.
- In a large pot, warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 30 seconds until it blends in.
- Gradually pour in the water, whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken slightly.
- Add the milk, continuing to whisk until the liquids are fully incorporated.
- Mix in the uncooked pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and pepper, then bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Let it cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the pasta is tender.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring continuously until you achieve a creamy sauce.
- Gently mix in the cooked shrimp pieces, then transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and combine it with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture over the pasta. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the top is a golden brown.
- Finish by sprinkling with sliced chives and adding extra shrimp pieces on top if you like. Serve right away.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the flavor by using a variety of cheeses in the recipe.
- Add texture by mixing chopped nuts or crispy bacon into the breadcrumb topping.
- For a spicier taste, incorporate cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes into the cheese sauce.
