Shrimp Scampi Mac 'N' Cheese

Get comfortable with your S.O. and make this Shrimp Scampi Mac and Cheese your next date night in!

Servings: 6–8

INGREDIENTS

Macaroni and cheese

1 box Sea Pack Shrimp Scampi

1 16-ounce package of elbow macaroni (cooked just short of al dente)

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

2 cups whole milk

¾ cup gruyère, shredded

¾ cup white cheddar, shredded

½ cup parmesan, shredded

¼ cup cream cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Bread crumb topping

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 teaspoon parsley, chopped

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon lemon zest

½ cup shredded parmesan

2 tablespoons reserved scampi butter

Salt

Pepper

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Saute shrimp according to package directions (sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn orange outside and become opaque white inside.), reserving 3 tablespoons of scampi butter.

3. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

4. In a large pot, melt butter and add 3 tablespoons of flour. Stir until combined, and saute for a few minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Then simmer for about 6 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and reduced.

6. Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the cheese sauce, followed by lemon juice.

7. In a bowl, combine the bread crumb ingredients, and reserved scampi butter.

8. Pour pasta mixture into a baking dish, top with bread crumb mixture, and bake for 15 or 20 minutes until hot and bubbling and the topping is brown.

9. Enjoy!

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