Macaroni -Shrimp

Name: Macaroni -Shrimp
Prep time: 1 h 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 Tbsps butter, divided; 237 milliliters finely chopped celery; 237 milliliters shredded colby jack cheese; 3 Tbsps cornstarch, mixed with 1/2 cup warm water; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 198 grams elbow macaroni, uncooked; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 355 milliliters nonfat half-and-half; 118 milliliters finely chopped medium onion; 1 teaspoons paprika, for garnish; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 473 milliliters shredded sharp Cheddar; 454 grams shrimp (40 to 60 count), shelled and deveined

Macaroni -Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 594 calories, 37g of protein, and 32g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have elbow macaroni, nonfat half-and-half, paprika, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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Cook macaroni according to package directions.

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Macaroni

Drain and set aside.

Cut shrimp crosswise into thirds. In a medium frying pan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

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Butter

Shrimp

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Frying Pan

Add garlic, and cook until translucent. Stir in the onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent.

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Celery

Garlic

Onion

Add shrimp, 1 teaspoon salt, chives and pepper.

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Pepper

Shrimp

Salt

Mix thoroughly, reduce heat and cover. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.

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Shrimp

Drain and reserve liquid.

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Stir in cornstarch/water mixture, nutmeg, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir in half-and-half; cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly and bubbles.

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Corn Starch