Cajun Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese

This Cajun Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese is super creamy, cheesy and decadent. This delicious spin to the classic dish will surely be your new favourite!#Appetizers#Seafood Appetizers

I made this mac and cheese for Christmas dinner last year, and it was a HIT! The fact that my entire family enjoyed it was such a big deal, because black folks don’t play when it comes to mac and cheese. Let’s be real.

Since it’s gotten so many positive reviews, this has now become my go-to macaroni recipe!

Cajun Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese , By Easy Food Demat .

This Cajun Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese is super creamy, cheesy and decadent. This delicious spin to the classic dish will surely be your new favourite!#Appetizers#Seafood Appetizers

Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients :

• CAJUN SHRIMP:
• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (if frozen, thawed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• MAC AND CHEESE:
• 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2Ibs Fresh Crab legs, cooked OR 2 and 1/2 cups imitation crab meat, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh or dried basil + more for topping
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 - 2 and 2/3 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Paprika, or to taste (see notes)
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper, or to taste (see notes)
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups colby & monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Cajun seasoning, for topping

Instructions :

• FOR THE CAJUN SHRIMP:
• Read the notes before beginning the recipe.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. In a medium bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to combine and coat the shrimp.
• Once skillet is hot, add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is pink, 4-6 minutes. Set aside.