Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to achieving that irresistible flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare bang bang sauce with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Coat shrimp in sauce and panko, then fry until golden brown.
- Make cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, adding milk until thickened, and stirring in cheddar cheese.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and fold in shrimp. Optionally, top with more cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha to your spice preference.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg