SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE ENJOY DAN:

                    SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1-(16 Oz) package elbow macaroni, cooked 2 minutes less than al dente.

Drain & rinse with cold water

6-tablespoons butter, divided

1-pound shrimp peeled, deveined & chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2-cup Panko

1-onion, diced

2-garlic cloves, minced

2-tablespoons green chilies, chopped

1/3-cup all-purpose flour

3-cups milk

1/2-teaspoon EACH Old Bay Seasoning & mustard powder

1-teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

3/4-teaspoon ground black pepper

1-1/3-cup Extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1-1/3-cup Swiss cheese, shredded

1-1/3-cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

1/2-pound cooked lump crab meat

Fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Melt 1-tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2.   Add shrimp & sauté, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until pink.

3.   Remove from heat & set aside.

4.   In a large saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter.

5.   Transfer 2 tablespoon melt butter to a bowl: toss with Panko.

6.   Add onions garlic & chilies to the melted butter sauté for 3-4 minutes.

7.   Add flour & cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

8.   Add milk, whisk until smooth & there are no lumps.

9.   Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, whisking constantly.

10  Season with salt, pepper, Old Bay mustard powder.

11  Remove from heat & add cheeses, whisk until smooth.

12  Fold in macaroni, shrimp & crab meat.

13  Transfer to a prepared casserole dish.

14  Top evenly with buttery Panko mixture.

15  Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown & sauce is bubbling.

16  Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

ENJOY DAN:                                           DAMN DELICIOUS!!!