Smoky Cajun Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Taking a page from an East Coast classic, this Smoky Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese is set to become a new family favourite. The smoky Cajun spice, with creamy cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping will have you wondering where this has been all your life!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
285 g
Shrimp
(Contains Shrimp)
1 cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains Milk)
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains Wheat)
2 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains Wheat May contain Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)
⅓ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains Wheat May contain Wheat, Gluten)
7 g
Cajun Spice Blend
(Contains Sulphites May contain Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk)
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
56 g
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
½ cup
Milk*
2 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains Milk)
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add cavatappi to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (double for 4 ppl). Drain, then return to same pot. Set aside covered, off heat.
- While pasta cooks, peel, then mince or grate garlic. Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun Spice and 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil in the middle of the oven, until shrimp just turns pink, 5-6 min.**
- While the shrimp broil, heat a medium pot over medium heat. When hot, add butter and garlic, stirring often until fragrant, 1-2 min. When butter begins to froth, add in flour, stirring frequently until light golden brown in colour, 1-2 min. Slowly add in reserved pasta water, then milk, whisking constantly to ensure there are no clumps. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Add the cooked shrimp, spinach, and cheese sauce to the large pot with the cooked cavatappi. Stir to combine. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish (9x13-inch for 4 ppl). Sprinkle panko overtop. Broil in middle of oven, until panko is golden brown, 2-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on it, so it doesn't burn!)
- When panko is golden brown, remove from oven and let set 2-4 min. Divide between plates.