Bang Bang Shrimp Mac Attack

Ingredients

• •1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •2 cups mixed sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese, shredded
• •¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• •1 tablespoon sriracha
• •2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• •½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• •2 scallions, sliced
• •to taste salt
• •to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Pat the shrimp dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. 3Add the shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side without moving them.
4. 4Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1–2 minutes until pink and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and mayonnaise to make the Bang Bang sauce.
6. 6Toss the cooked shrimp in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
7. 7In the same skillet, warm the heavy cream over medium heat and add the three cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
8. 8Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and toss to coat evenly.
9. 9Toast the panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden and fragrant.
10. 10Transfer the creamy mac to a serving plate and top with the Bang Bang shrimp.
11. 11Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the shrimp and garnish generously with sliced scallions.
12. 12Serve immediately while hot and crispy.