Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and boil salted water for the macaroni.
- Cook pasta al dente per package, then drain well and return to a large bowl.
- Stir in the sour cream until every noodle glows with creaminess, then fold in the claw crab meat gently.
Cooking
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp; cook until just opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp, let cool briefly, chop slightly, and add to the macaroni.
- Finely chop the spring onion and sauté the white parts in the same pan until tender and fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stir, and let it toast for about one minute.
- Slowly pour in the evaporated milk while whisking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Gradually stir in the grated cheddar until smooth and silky.
- Pour the hot cheese sauce over the macaroni and seafood, season with salt and black pepper, and stir until combined.
Baking
- Transfer the mixture to a well-buttered baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella and panko, and dust lightly with paprika.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Time-saver: Use pre-shredded cheese in a pinch, but grate fresh for the creamiest melt. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture.
