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Delicious Crab and Shrimp Macaroni Bake in a creamy cheese sauce

Crab and Shrimp Macaroni Bake

A comforting and creamy seafood bake that combines macaroni, crab, and shrimp, topped with gooey cheese and a crunchy panko crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups dry macaroni
  • 6 oz. claw crab meat
  • 8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter Unsalted is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 spring onion Finely chopped
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 8 oz. block sharp white cheddar cheese Grated
  • 4 oz. block mozzarella cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Paprika for color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the macaroni according to package directions, drain well, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the warm macaroni with sour cream until every noodle is coated. Fold in the crab meat gently.
  3. Finely chop the spring onion and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan and add the shrimp; sauté until they just turn opaque. Remove shrimp, roughly chop, and add to the macaroni.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the spring onion until tender. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for about one minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk and stir until the sauce thickens. Gradually add grated cheddar, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour cheese sauce over the macaroni and seafood and fold to combine. Taste, then add salt and black pepper.
  5. Transfer mixture to a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella, panko crumbs, and a light dusting of paprika.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly browned and bubbling; let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If using pre-cooked shrimp, warm them in the butter to save time. For added flavor, consider stirring in a pinch of cayenne or Old Bay seasoning. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.