Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Lumen8 Rooftop Social
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled marinated shrimp, cavatappi pasta, 4 cheese sauce, fresh chives.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Marinade

Pasta and Cheese Sauce

Method

Shrimp Marinade

  1. 1

    Marinate the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Shrimp

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Pasta and Cheese Sauce

  1. 3

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 4

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.

  3. 5

    Add the Cheeses

    Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 6

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine thoroughly.

  5. 7

    Serve

    Top the mac 'n' cheese with the grilled shrimp and garnish with chopped chives before serving.

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