MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH FIRECRACKER SHRIMP?

Macaroni and Cheese with Firecracker Shrimp? image

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.