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Smoky Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Servings

4

Serving size

about 2 cups
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Reheat gently so you don’t overcook the shrimp.

Smoky Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

4 quart Water
8 ounce Whole wheat Fusilli (or gluten-free pasta)
1 tsp. Olive oil
2 large White onions (diced)
2 tsp.. Smoked paprika
1/16 tsp. Cayenne pepper
2 large Egg(s)
1/2 cup 2% milk (1% will work, too)
6 ounce Reduced fat cheddar cheese (grated)
8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled, deveined, and sliced in half lengthwise)
4 medium Green onions (thinly sliced crosswise)
1 to taste Black pepper

Instructions

Place the water in a medium stock-pot over high heat and bring to a boil.

Add the pasta and cook until just done - about 15 minutes (or according to package directions). Do not overcook: the pasta should be cooked al dente.

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the olive oil, and when it is hot, add the diced onion.

Stir the onions frequently and cook slowly, adjusting the heat to keep the onion from burning.

Cook for about 10 minutes until translucent.

Add the smoked paprika and cayenne pepper and cook for another 1 minute.

Add the shrimp and green onions.

Cook for about 5 minutes until the shrimp is just cooked through. Stir frequently.

Reduce the heat to low.

Combine the eggs and milk in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the cheese and mix well.

Add the cheese mixture to the onions and shrimp and fold together.

Cook the mixture over medium heat. Don't let the mixture boil, and stir continuously.

When the sauce is very thick, remove from the heat.

When the pasta is done, drain well and add to the pan with the shrimp and sauce mixture.

Add fresh ground black pepper to taste, stir, and serve immediately.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

You may have seen lobster mac and cheese on the menu at fancy restaurants. It sounds delicious, but lobster is incredibly expensive, and for a lot of folks it’s hard to find.

This budget version with shrimp and smoked paprika is quick and easy even for a weeknight and it keeps well for leftovers.

"I'm not worried if I'm using four different cheeses and it's high in fat. It's real food. That's what's more important."

Tom Collicchio, Chef