Smoky Cajun Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Name: Smoky Cajun Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 285 g Shrimp; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded; 170 g Cavatappi; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; ⅓ cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 7 g Cajun Spice Blend; 2 unit(s) Garlic, cloves; 56 g Baby Spinach; ½ cup Milk*; 2 tbsp Butter*; 0.13 tsp Salt*; 0.13 tsp Pepper*

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Taking a page from an East Coast classic, this Smoky Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese is set to become a new family favourite. The smoky Cajun spice, with creamy cheese sauce and crunchy panko topping will have you wondering where this has been all your life!

Allergens:

Shrimp

•Milk

•Wheat

•Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time30 minutes

Cooking Time5 minutes

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

285 g

Shrimp

(Contains: Shrimp)

1 cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

2 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

⅓ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Wheat, Gluten)

7 g

Cajun Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

56 g

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

½ cup

Milk*

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Nutrition Values

Calories870 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrate92 g

Sugar7 g

Dietary Fiber6 g

Protein49 g

Cholesterol265 mg

Sodium1630 mg

Trans Fat1.5 g

Potassium700 mg

Calcium600 mg

Iron5.5 mg

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Strainer

•Large Pot

•Measuring Cups

•Whisk

•Medium Pot

•8x8" Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

Add cavatappi to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (double for 4 ppl). Drain, then return to same pot. Set aside covered, off heat.

While pasta cooks, peel, then mince or grate garlic. Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels.

Toss shrimp with Cajun Spice and 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil in the middle of the oven, until shrimp just turns pink, 5-6 min.**

While the shrimp broil, heat a medium pot over medium heat. When hot, add butter and garlic, stirring often until fragrant, 1-2 min. When butter begins to froth, add in flour, stirring frequently until light golden brown in colour, 1-2 min. Slowly add in reserved pasta water, then milk, whisking constantly to ensure there are no clumps. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Add the cooked shrimp, spinach, and cheese sauce to the large pot with the cooked cavatappi. Stir to combine. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish (9x13-inch for 4 ppl). Sprinkle panko overtop. Broil in middle of oven, until panko is golden brown, 2-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on it, so it doesn't burn!)