Fresh Prawn Mac and Cheese

Sat, 6 September 2025

Ingredients (Serves 2)

225g Raw fresh prawns (can be frozen, but not pre-cooked, ask fish monger for shelled & deveined prawns, most frozen prawns will already be deveined).

1 Fresh red chilli (finely chopped)

1 Cloves of garlic (finely chopped)

200g Cooked macaroni (any small pasta shapes will do)

250ml Milk

2 Tbsp plain flour

2 Tbsp butter

70g Grated strong cheddar

2 Tbsp Breadcrumbs

1 Half tsp paprika

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper to taste

Method

Place a pan on a medium high heat and add the oil. Next add the chopped chilli garlic, and fry for a minute. Now add your prawns, and cook for roughly 2 minutes until the prawns are firm and pink/white. Remove from the heat and leave to the side.

Nex place a pot on a medium heat and melt the butter, once the butter is melted add the flour, and stir well until fully combined. Allow this to cook for a minute to allow the flout to cook out. Now slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until you have a smooth texture, the consistency of double cream. Now add your cheese and stir until the cheese has fully melted into the thickened milk. Add your paprika, season and taste.

Next place your prawns, pasta, and bread crumbs into your cheese sauce, and mix well. Once combined, pour the mixture into individual dishes, top with more breadcrumbs, and some more grated cheese, and place in the oven until the topping is golden brown.

Serve each individual portion as is from the oven, dust with some paprika, and enjoy!