Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese
Description
Shrimp, Creole seasoning, and 3 types of cheese--Parmesan, Fontina, and mozzarella-- take this updated mac and cheese recipe to a whole new playing field.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 cups pipe rigate pasta
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup whipping cream
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nonstick cooking spray
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
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1 1/2 cups cooked medium shrimp
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup shredded Fontina cheese
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add shallot and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Hit Cancel button and allow the cooker to cool.
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Pour in pasta and stir to coat with shallot-butter sauce. Add milk and whipping cream. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
5
Add evaporated milk, cooked shrimp, cheeses, seafood seasoning, and Creole seasoning to the pasta mixture; mix to thoroughly combine. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
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Mix panko, seafood seasoning, and Creole seasoning together for the crumb topping. Mix in melted butter. Spread over casserole dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Switch on the broiler and broil until top of casserole is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.