Loaded Seafood Mac and Cheese with Shrimp, Lobster & Crab

Loaded Seafood Mac and Cheese with Shrimp, Lobster & Crab | Smoking Swines

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until just shy of al dente, about 1-2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season the shrimp and lobster lightly with Lemon Bae, all-purpose seasoning, and smoked paprika.
Melt a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and lobster and cook briefly, just until they begin turning opaque. Do not completely cook them through.
Remove the seafood from the skillet and set aside. Keep the crab meat separate since it is already cooked and only needs to be warmed through.
Melt the 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste without allowing the roux to brown.
Slowly pour in the half-and-half while whisking constantly until smooth.
Add the heavy cream and lobster base. Continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
Pour in the sherry and stir until incorporated.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and Parmesan a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth.
Stir in the sour cream.
Season the cheese sauce with Lemon Bae, all-purpose seasoning, and smoked paprika to taste.
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until completely coated.
Gently fold in the shrimp, lobster, and crab meat, being careful not to break up the larger pieces of crab.
Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle a little additional cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Parmesan over the top if you want an extra cheesy crust.
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top has melted.
For additional browning, place the dish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching it closely.
Remove from the oven and let the mac and cheese rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Finish with chopped fresh parsley and a light sprinkle of smoked paprika.

Loaded Seafood Mac and Cheese with Shrimp, Lobster & Crab

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