Description
A luxurious twist on a comfort classic, this Seafood Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheese sauce with tender shrimp, lobster, and scallops for a rich and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup scallops, chopped (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a pan, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté shrimp and scallops just until opaque, then fold in lobster.
- Combine pasta, seafood, and cheese sauce in a bowl, mix well.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Do not overcook seafood as it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Add a pinch of mustard powder for extra depth in the cheese sauce.
- Let the dish rest before serving to thicken the sauce slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: seafood mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, lobster mac, shrimp mac, holiday pasta dish