MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH FIRECRACKER SHRIMP?

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for million people who loved firecracker shrimps,what if you combine with mac and cheese,so i finally created this so delicious recipe,it's good for the side of salads and biscuits.

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tsp sea salt
1 lb dry shell pasta
5 Tbsp margarine,divided
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tsp minced garlic
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c whole milk
2 c heavy cream
2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese,divided
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
1 tsp canola oil
1 lb medium shrimp,peeled and deveined
1 tsp old bay seasoning
3/4 c honey mustard
1/2 c italian dressing
3/4 c sriracha
2 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
3 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat;add salt and dry pasta.
  • 3. Return to a boil and cook 6 to 8 minutes,or until al dente.
  • 4. Drain in a colander,return the pasta to the pot and stir in 1 tablespoon margarine.Toss in mozzarella,sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheeses and set aside.
  • 5. To make a sauce,add 4 tablespoons margarine and garlic to a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium heat,for 2 minutes,or until margarine is melted and garlic is softened.Add flour and stir continuously,using a whisk,to combine.
  • 6. Continue to cook over a medium heat and gradually whisk in the milk and cream.Stir continuously to prevent scorching;cook 6 to 8 minutes,or until starting to thicken.Remove from heat,and stir in black pepper and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
  • 7. To make Firecracker Shrimp:pour canola oil into a large skillet over medium-low heat,add shrimps,season with old bay seasoning,saute until golden brown for 5 minutes.Transfer to a paper towel- filled plate,discard excess oil.
  • 8. Put the cooked shrimps onto a large bowl,add honey mustard,italian dressing,sriracha,ground ginger,brown sugar and red pepper flakes,mix together until blended.
  • 9. Pour the sauce over the pasta,add firecracker shrimps and stir until well combined.Pour the pasta mixture into a baking dish.
  • 10. Toss bread crumbs and remaining parmesan cheese together and sprinkle with pasta.Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown,about 30 minutes.

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