Southern Lobster and Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound cooked lobster, diced
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound macaroni, cooked
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until golden in color, about 1 minute.
3. Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Add nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Add lobster and shrimp and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6. Stir in cooked macaroni until coated with cheese sauce.
7. Transfer mac and cheese to a 9-inch baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the mac and cheese.
9. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Lobster and shrimp are high in protein and fatty acids.
• The addition of nutmeg and garlic powder adds a subtle flavor to the cheese sauce.
• Panko breadcrumbs give the dish a crunchy texture.