CAJUN SHRIMP AND CRAB MAC AND CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

• CAJUN SHRIMP:
• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (if frozen, thawed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

MAC AND CHEESE:

• 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2Ibs Fresh Crab legs, cooked OR 2 and 1/2 cups imitation crab meat, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh or dried basil + more for topping
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 - 2 and 2/3 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Paprika, or to taste (see notes)
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper, or to taste (see notes)
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups colby & monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Cajun seasoning, for topping