We have another fantastic recipe from Mr. Justin Wilson! Today, let’s make a bold, flavorful Cajun casserole with tender shrimp, spicy Picante sauce, and seasoned macaroni. This hearty Cajun dish is perfect for feeding a crowd with some Eazy Cookin’ straight from Justin Wilson’s book of recipes.
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Justin Wilson’s Shrimp and Macaroni Casserole
Justin Wilson’s Shrimp and Macaroni Casserole features bold, Cajun spice and big flavors—you’ll love this easy, crowd-pleasing dish.
SERVINGS: 10-12
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of macaroni
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of Louisiana hot sauce
- 1- 16 oz. bottle of mild Picante sauce
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, and cayenne, and boil until tender according to the package directions (about 8-10 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drain the pasta.
- Mix the macaroni, shrimp, hot sauce, and Picante sauce together and pour into a casserole dish.
- Cook at 350°F for one hour.
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Dis is a delightful dish. You can serve it by itself or with a good gravy or gumbo. It is so easy to fix, I garontee!
