Description
A luxurious Lobster Crab Shrimp Mac And Cheese that combines creamy cheese sauce with fresh seafood for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
1 pound Elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
4 cups Whole milk
1 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups Shredded Gruyère cheese
1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 pound Cooked lobster meat
1 pound Cooked crab meat
1 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta by boiling it in salted water until al dente, then drai
- Sauté the shrimp in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until pink, then remove and set aside
- Make the béchamel sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour, then gradually adding warm milk and seasonings
- Melt in the cheeses until smooth and creamy
- Combine the cooked pasta and seafood with the cheese sauce
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and transfer mixture to a greased baking dish
- Top with cheese and Panko breadcrumbs if desired, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brow
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley
Notes
Grate your own cheese for the best melting texture.
Don't overcook the seafood to prevent it from becoming rubbery.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 850-950 kcal
- Sugar: 5-8 g
- Sodium: 900-1100 mg
- Fat: 50-60 g
- Saturated Fat: 30-35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15-20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50-60 g
- Fiber: 2-4 g
- Protein: 50-60 g
- Cholesterol: 200-250 mg