Shrimp, Macaroni and Feta Cheese
Mac and Cheese as you’ve never had it before! Shrimp, Gruyere cheese and dill added to pasta results in a tasty dish for family and friends alike.
Shrimp, Macaroni and Feta Cheese
Mac and Cheese as you’ve never had it before! Shrimp, Gruyere cheese and dill added to pasta results in a tasty dish for family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shaped pasta 1 pound
- 1 pound (31-40 count) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half
- 10 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, divided
- Zest of 1 lemon, divided
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, divided
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Drain well; set aside.
- Add the raw shrimp to the warm pasta and toss together. The heat from the pasta will partially cook the shrimp.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine a handful of the feta cheese, a pinch of the lemon zest, the panko bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons of the parsley and 1 tablespoon of the butter, melted. Toss with a fork to combine; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium high heat. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour to form a paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until light golden brown.
- Whisk in the milk. Continue to heat the mixture, stirring frequently, until it bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. As soon as the sauce has thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the remaining feta, Gruyere, remaining parsley, remaining lemon zest, dill, salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the pasta and shrimp; toss well to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 2 1/2 or 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumb-feta mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbling. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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