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Lobster, Crawfish, and Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

Lobster, Crawfish, and Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

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Crawfish, lobster, and shrimp can all be used to make an amazing macaroni and cheese. This recipe is perfect for a party or get together with friends. The best part is that it’s easy to make! Give this dish a try for your next gathering and you will not be disappointed.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Seafood
Servings 4 -6
Calories 1148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 3 cups Shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 cups Crawfish precooked
  • 4 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1 ⁄2 cup white onion chopped
  • 1 1 ⁄4 tsp minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3 ⁄4 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 ⁄4 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 1 ⁄4 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Tabasco
  • Chopped Parsley.
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
  • 2 cups whole Milk lukewarm
  • 1 cup Half and half
  • 1 cup Evaporated milk
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Low-sodium Chicken broth lukewarm
  • 2 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 2 cups Italian cheese grated
  • 4-6 cups of water salt added
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ⁄2 cup Parmesan cheeses grated
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot at medium to low heat.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp of butter, stirring until melted.
  • Add the chopped onions, sauteing until they are translucent.
  • Stir in garlic for a minute. (They should be fragrant.) And the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lobster until heated throughout.
  • And the crawfish to the pot.
  • Sprinkle the meat with Cayenne pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, old bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend in the seasoning.
  • Pour the contents of the pot into a large bowl.
  • Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter to the pot.
  • Add the flour to the pot, stirring for one minute while the temperature is low. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Using a wooden spoon gradually stir in the lukewarm milk and chicken broth.
  • Add in the half and half and evaporated milk to the pot. Occasionally stir while bringing the mixture to a boil over low heat.
  • Add the 4-6 cups of salted water to an additional pot.
  • Following the directions on the back of the package boil the Macaroni until it becomes Al Dente.
  • Drain the Macaroni and add 2 tbsp of olive oil mixture until well blended. (This will help the cooked Macaroni from sticking together.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set aside the Parmesan cheese and 1⁄2 cup of the sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • Add the grated cheeses to the pot with the creamy sauce mixture.
  • Slowly add the meat and the Macaroni to the pot with the cheese sauce.
  • Stir in the tabasco sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
  • Add the Macaroni mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top the mixture with 1⁄2 cup of the sharp Cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and chopped parsley.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Uncover and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes to crisp the top.
  • Serve hot!