Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onions and bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add minced garlic, stir and cook an additional minute or until vegetables have softened.
4. 4
   Remove vegetables and set aside.
5. 5
   Add the butter to the same skillet.
6. 6
   Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, tossing to coat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink.
7. 7
   Meanwhile prepare pasta according to package directions.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
9. 9
   Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
10. 10
    Add butter and flour whisking until combined. Slowly whisk milk and heavy cream and continue to whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook milk mixture for 3-5 minutes or until it begins to thicken (do not let the milk boil).
11. 11
    Whisk in cheese and stir until smooth. Carefully toss pasta with cheese sauce and cooked vegetables.
12. 12
    Pour pasta into a cast iron skillet that is sprayed with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp over the pasta. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs and melted butter.
13. 13
    Sprinkle bread crumbs over pasta.
14. 14
    Place pasta in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or just until cheese has set Preheat broiler and broil pasta for 3 minutes or just until bread crumbs are golden, and cheese bubbles.