Mermaid Mac and Cheese
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A whimsical twist on the classic macaroni and cheese, infused with vibrant blue spirulina for a mermaid-inspired hue, complemented by succulent shrimp and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
Generated on: May 2, 2024
45 min
Ingredients
pasta:
- Macaroni500 g
sauce:
- Butter50 g
- All-purpose flour50 g
- Milk500 ml
- Cheddar cheese, grated200 g
- Blue spirulina powder1 tsp
protein:
- Cooked shrimp, peeled300 g
topping:
- Panko breadcrumbs100 g
- Parmesan cheese, grated50 g
- Parsley, chopped
for serving:
- Lemon wedges
seasoning:
- Salt
- Black pepper, ground
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- 2
Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- 3
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes.
- 4
Gradually whisk in milk, avoiding lumps, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Mix in spirulina powder until the sauce turns blue.
- 6
Fold in cooked macaroni and shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a baking dish.
- 7
Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese together, sprinkle over the macaroni.
- 8
Bake for 20 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your food!
