Delux Mac And Cheese With Shrimp And Crab

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This classic comfort food dish goes upscale with the tasty addition of shrimp, crab, cream and fresh basil. for a change, i have added half a bag of steamed baby spinach to the mixture

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Steps

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In a pot of salted water , cook macaroni until tender , about 8 - 10 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Lightly butter an 8 x 8 baking dish and set aside.

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In a large sauce pot , add the butter over medium heat.

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Add the flour and cook , stirring for 2 minutes.

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Using a whisk , slowly add the milk and cook until it thickens.

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Remove the sauce from heat and mix in the cream , paprika , cayenne , salt and pepper.

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Add 3 / 4 of the cheese.

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When the macaroni is cooked , drain it well.

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Add to it , the shrimp , crab and basil and gently add the white sauce.

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Spoon macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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Top with the remaining chedar and parmesan cheese.

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Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.

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Ingredients

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macaroni, butter, flour, milk, paprika, cayenne pepper, old cheddar cheese, salt, white pepper, cooked shrimp, crabmeat, fresh basil, parmesan cheese