By Nola Dennis
Lobster & Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Worthy of a 5* restaurant.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:18:26 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
62
Moderate
Glycemic Load
49
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1234 kcal (62%)
Total Fat75.7 g (108%)
Carbs79.3 g (30%)
Sugars9.9 g (11%)
Protein57.9 g (116%)
Sodium1215.2 mg (61%)
Fiber3.1 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
OvenPreheat
Step 2
Use cooking spray to coat a 2-quart baking pan. Butter can also be used to lightly coat the dish.
Step 3
Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it with cool water, and then set it aside.
Step 4
How to Make the roux
Step 5
Melt 6 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When melted add the flour and whisk until combined. This should take about 30 seconds.
Step 6
Mix the flour with the melted butter and continue to whisk until well combined. This should take about 30 seconds.
Step 7
Slowly add the milk, and cream to the flour and butter roux, and whisk constantly until smooth. Reduce heat to low.
Step 8
How to make the Cheese Sauce
Step 9
Mix the shredded cheeses one at a time into the roux. Stir to combine between each addition.
Step 10
Salt and pepper to your liking
Step 11
Turn off the heat
Step 12
Here is how to Bake the Mac and Cheese
Step 13
Mix the seafood and cooked pasta together in the cheese sauce.
Step 14
Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Step 15
The remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, melt it. Mix the butter with the panko.
Step 16
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Step 17
Bake for 30 minutes or until the seafood mac cheese is hot through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Step 18
Serve immediately.
Notes
1 liked
0 disliked
Delicious
Special occasion