“My husband is always requesting this recipe, but he usually only gets them on holidays.”

Seafood Mac and Cheese is a decadent upgrade to a classic comfort dish, featuring a medley of succulent seafood, perfectly cooked macaroni, and a velvety cheese sauce. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special.

---

Ingredients

Macaroni Base

Ingredient	Quantity
Elbow macaroni	8 ounces

Seafood Mixture

Ingredient	Quantity
Mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops)	1 pound
Butter	1 tablespoon
Garlic, minced	2 cloves

Cheese Sauce

Ingredient	Quantity
Butter	1 tablespoon
All-purpose flour	2 tablespoons
Milk	2 cups
Shredded cheddar	2 cups
Shredded Gruyère	1 cup
Grated Parmesan	1/2 cup
Paprika	1/2 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper	1/4 teaspoon
Salt	To taste
Pepper	To taste

Garnish

Ingredient	Quantity
Fresh parsley, chopped	As desired

---

Instructions

🐟 Cook the Seafood

1. Prepare: Rinse the seafood and pat dry. Peel and devein shrimp if necessary.
2. Sauté: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add seafood and cook for 3–4 minutes until just opaque. Do not overcook. Set aside.

🍝 Cook the Pasta

3. Boil: Bring salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.

🧀 Prepare the Cheese Sauce

4. Roux: In the same pot, melt butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
5. Thicken: Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.
6. Melt Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until smooth.
7. Season: Add paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.

🥘 Assemble the Dish

8. Combine: Gently mix the pasta, seafood, and cheese sauce in a large bowl until well coated.
9. Transfer: Spoon mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

🔥 Bake

10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
11. Rest: Let cool slightly before serving.

🌿 Finish & Serve

12. Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
13. Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy every creamy, seafood-filled bite!