Cajun Seafood Mac and Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Red Crab Juicy Seafood

Time50m

Serves6

Elevate a beloved comfort food with Cajun flavors. Prepare a creamy mac and cheese loaded with chunks of lobster, shrimp, and crab, seasoned with Cajun spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

8 cups Elbow macaroni

1 cup lobster meat, cooked and chopped

1 cup Shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup crab meat, cooked and flaked

4 tbs Butter

1 cup 00 bread flour

4 cups Milk

2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

2 tbs Cajun seasoning

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method

Cooking Instructions

Cook the Pasta

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

Make the Cheese Sauce

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.

Add Cheese and Seasoning

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and smooth.

Combine Pasta and Seafood

Add the cooked macaroni, lobster, shrimp, and crab to the cheese sauce. Stir until everything is well coated.

Bake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.

Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.