Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster, Crab and Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese, a gourmet twist on the classic comfort dish. This rich and creamy recipe combines perfectly cooked pasta with succulent seafood, enveloped in a cheesy sauce that will delight your taste buds. Whether it’s a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, this dish is sure to impress. With its delightful blend of textures and robust flavors, you’ll want to make it your new go-to meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Elbow Macaroni
- 3 cups Shrimp (deveined)
- 3 to 4 lobster tails (pre-cooked)
- 1 cup Crab (pre-cooked)
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Gouda cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese (grated)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Whole Milk
- Half and Half
- Butter
- Onions
- Garlic
- Cayenne Pepper
- Paprika
- Italian herb seasoning
- Old Bay seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Tabasco
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and melt butter. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic for one minute.
- Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes until they turn translucent. Stir in lobster and crab.
- Season with cayenne pepper, paprika, Italian herb seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In the same pot, melt remaining butter and whisk in flour for one minute. Gradually stir in lukewarm milk and chicken broth until boiling gently.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and mix with olive oil.
- Combine macaroni with the creamy sauce and seafood mixture; adjust consistency with milk as needed. Stir in Tabasco sauce.
- Pour into a greased baking tray; top with remaining cheeses and breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes; uncover for an additional 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg