Coconut Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

Erica

Coconut shrimp and macaroni and cheese, together in this creative delicious recipe.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, pasta, seafood

Servings 6 people

Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) pkg elbows macaroni
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup coconut milk from the can
2 cups Italian cheese blend shredded cheese
2 tsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp kosher salt
3 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs
½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter melted
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (18 oz) box frozen coconut shrimp
garnish: snipped chives and Italian flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Put the pasta to cook to al dente according to package directions.
In medium saucepan, heat the butter and flour over medium heat whisking until smooth. Cook two minutes at a gentle simmer.
Slowly whisk in the milk and coconut milk. Heat, stirring constantly, until just hot but not simmering.
Remove from the heat. Whisk in the mustard and salt, then add the cheese.
Add the cooked pasta and pour all into a 13x9 baking dish.
Combine the 1/2 tablespoon olive oil with the breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the casserole. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until nice and bubbly.
Meanwhile, layer the coconut flakes on a bake sheet. Bake in the oven at 350F until browned and toasty.
Once the macaroni and cheese is done, remove from the oven and set aside. Raise the temperature of the oven and cook the shrimp according to package directions.
Serve the macaroni and cheese topped with coconut shrimp and coconut flakes. Garnish with chives and parsley.

Notes

If you have two ovens (I don't), the coconut shrimp can be cooked while the macaroni and cheese is cooking to save some time.

You may have to stir the coconut flakes mid-way while cooking because the ones around the outer edges will brown faster.

Nutrition

Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Keyword coconut shrimp, macaroni and cheese

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