Seafood Mac and Cheese

Ingredients (20)

• ¾ lb. bay scallops
• ¾ lb. uncooked shrimp, de-veined and tails off
• ¾ teaspoon salt free Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2-3 cups (8-12 oz) dried cavatappi pasta
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• ¾ cup half and half
• ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon salt free Cajun seasoning*
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese, divided