Sarasota's Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Sarasota's Cajun Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
1094
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sauce - In a medium pot on medium heat, add the butter and melt, then add the flour and mix well to make a roux. Slowly add in the milk and bring to a low boil to let the sauce thicken. Then add in the cheeses, salt, pepper and cajun seasoning to taste. Cook just until melted.
  2. Pancetta - In a medium size saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and saute the pancetta. NOTE: If using bacon, skip the butter, the bacon has enough fat. Saute until golden brown.
  3. If you are using the bacon, reserve 1 teaspoon of the bacon drippings and omit the butter when sauteing the shrimp and vegetables.
  4. Vegetables and Shrimp - Now, to that same pan add the vegetables and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Then add the shrimp and stir just to mix everything together. Remove immediately, the shrimp will continue cooking in the oven.
  5. Pasta - Cook the pasta according to directions - al dente, drain well, return to the pot.
  6. Combine - In the pot with the pasta, add the shrimp and vegetable mixture, the cheese sauce, bacon and mix well. Pour into a 13x9 casserole dish lightly sprayed with pam or a non-stick spray.
  7. Topping - Melt the butter in a measuring cup in the microwave and add the cracker crumbs and parsley and mix well. Top over the casserole dish.
  8. Bake - In a preheated 350 degree oven, bake the dish covered for 20 minutes, uncover and cook another 10-15 until golden brown and bubbly. Remember everything is already cooked, it doesn't take too long. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1094.32 Kcal (4582 kJ)
Calories from fat 687.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.38g 118%
Cholesterol 226.89mg 76%
Sodium 1996.01mg 83%
Potassium 406.81mg 9%
Total Carbs 56.13g 19%
Sugars 10.24g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.08g 12%
Protein 45.61g 91%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 1056.6mg 106%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.25 Kcal (1127 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.79g 118%
Cholesterol 55.82mg 76%
Sodium 491.11mg 83%
Potassium 100.1mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.81g 19%
Sugars 2.52g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 12%
Protein 11.22g 91%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 14%
Calcium 260mg 106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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