Firecracker Shrimp Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH FIRECRACKER SHRIMP?

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.

FIRECRACKER SHRIMP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• At least 30 minutes before you're ready to cook, pour the Texas Pete over the shrimp in a medium sized bowl, cover, and place in the fridge to marinate. The longer the shrimp sits in the sauce, the spicier it will be.
• Combine the panko bread crumbs, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt in a food processor OR cut the ingredients together with a knife.
• Preheat the oven to 350 and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• Dredge the marinated shrimp in the bread crumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake for about 15 minutes (shrimp will be pink, breading will be crisp).
• While the shrimp cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• Whisk the cornstarch into the cold milk and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat stirring constantly and melt the butter in the liquid. Stir in the cheese, keep stirring until it's all melted into a happy sauce.
• Pour over the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Cover the macaroni & cheese with the crispy cooked shrimp and garnish with the green onions.

SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
• Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.