Lobster casserole is a luxurious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. This recipe is a simplified version of the classic, using frozen lobster meat and a creamy sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and cheese. It is a one-pot meal that is easy to prepare and can be ready in under an hour.
The recipe also includes instructions for making a homemade breadcrumb topping, which adds a crispy texture to the casserole. Additionally, there are suggestions for variations, such as adding vegetables or different types of seafood. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.
LAZY LOBSTER CASSEROLE WITH BUTTERY RITZ TOPPING
Lazy Lobster Casserole with Buttery Ritz Topping - a New England classic. Lobster in garlic butter sauce topped with crunchy cracker topping.
Provided by bakedbree
Categories seafood
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Put 6 ovenproof dishes on a sheet pan and set them aside.
- Add Ritz and oyster crackers to a food processor. Pulse until it becomes crumbs. I like some texture, so I don't pulse it completely. Pour into a bowl and add melted butter and parsley. Mix until completely combined, set aside.
- Heat butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add sherry and lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
- If using raw lobster meat, add meat and the juices to the pan cook until just until the lobster begins to firm up, about two to three minutes. Remove from heat.
- Divide the lobster and butter mixture evenly between the dishes and top with a generous amount of cracker topping.
- (If using cooked lobster, add lobster to dishes and prepare butter mixture as directed, and pour over cooked lobster.)
- Put the baking sheet in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the lobster is hot and the topping is golden brown. Serve with lemon wedges and more parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 163 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 31 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 926 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat
LOBSTER CASSEROLE (AKA LAZY MANS LOBSTER)
Steps:
- Toss breadcrumbs with butter. Put lobster in a casserole. Mix in 1/2 the buttered crumbs, and put the rest on top. Heat in a 400 oven until heated through, about 10 min. Easier than pie. From: Michael Loo Recipes posted to FIDO COOKING echo by Mike Loo, an excellent cook, between Dec 1, 1944 and Jul 31, 1995. Many are authentic Chinese recipes. File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mikeloo.zip
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10.9448109375 g, Carbohydrate 19.590984375 g, Cholesterol 76.77734375 mg, Fiber 0.840000033378601 g, Protein 18.6264453125 g, SaturatedFat 5.89931625 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (123g), Sodium 435.93 mg, Sugar 18.7509843416214 g, TransFat 1.1062846875 g
LAZY MAN'S LOBSTER
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the lobster meat and saute until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add sherry, and stir to deglaze the pan, carefully scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the heavy cream and heat until it just reaches boiling. Remove from the pan and place in an individual-size casserole dish for serving. Serve hot with the toast points.
LAZY MAN'S LOBSTER CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by ktolar
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly saute mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in olive oil. Stir in lobster and sherry. Set aside to be able to use the same pan for stuffing preparation. Melt butter and combine crumbled crackers and parsley. Set aside 1/2 of the stuffing mixture. Add lobster mixture to remaining stuffing in pan. Combine well. Slowly stir in cream. Pour into casserole dish and top with the remaining stuffing. Bake 10-15 minutes in a preheated 325°F oven or until topping is lightly browned. Serving suggestion: As an added bonus, while the casserole is baking, saute extra lobster claw meat to use with lemon as a garnish on top of the cooked casserole. And, for a very casual presentation, bake the recipe in a non-stick oven-proof frying pan, using that as your serving dish at the table. Since this recipe is a very rich version of Lazy Mans Lobster, it is best served with a light side dish of a green garden salad or a summer fruit salad.
LAZY MAN'S LOBSTER
great lobster recipe from www.newenglandcooking.com Great by itself or try serving it with garlic bread.
Provided by mishtb96
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large sauté pan or saucepan melt butter.
- Add Onions and garlic. Cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms. Cook 3 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Add Sherry and clam juice. Cook until mixture is thick.
- Add light cream, lobster, and the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.2, Fat 48.7, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 356.2, Sodium 1697, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 49.7
LAZY LOBSTER
A lobster for those who prefer eating lobster without the work and without a bib, this recipe is meant for an intimate supper à deux, whether for Valentine's Day or not. Freshly cooked lobster is preferred, but some may splurge and buy a pound of preshucked lobster meat. Serve with crusty French bread or toasted thick slices of baguette cut on a long diagonal.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. Salt heavily: 1/4 cup per gallon. When water reaches a rolling boil, add lobsters headfirst, put on the lid and bring back to a boil. Continue boiling with lid slightly ajar, 8 minutes for a 1 1/2 pounder or 10 minutes for a 2 pounder. The lobster will not be fully cooked: It will cook further upon reheating.
- Remove lobsters from pot with tongs, and let cool in the kitchen sink. When lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove tails and claws (with knuckles attached) with a twisting motion. (Reserve bodies for another purpose or freeze for future use.)
- Using lobster crackers or mallet and kitchen shears, crack shells and remove meat from tail, knuckles and claws. For presentation, try to keep claw meat intact. Use a paring knife drawn down the middle of the tail meat to remove intestinal vein; rinse meat briefly if necessary. If you wish, wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or proceed immediately with rest of recipe.
- To finish, put half the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add room-temperature lobster meat and bring to a low simmer. Turn heat to low, put on lid and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining butter, turn off heat and cover for 5 more minutes.
- To serve, divide lobster meat into two warmed shallow soup bowls. Spoon butter evenly over each serving. Sprinkle with parsley, chives, dill, tarragon and chervil. Serve with lemon wedges, and dust with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 926, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 132 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 3365 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
LOBSTER CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.
- Melt butter in a medium sized pot over low heat. Saute the lobster meat in butter until it starts to change color. Do not cook too long or too fast, or the lobster meat will toughen. With a slotted spoon, remove lobster meat from pan and set aside.
- To the remaining butter in the pot, stir in the flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in cream and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Return lobster meat to the pot. Tear the bread into small pieces and stir into the mixture. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and delicately browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 214.7 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 560.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- Choose the best lobster. Fresh lobster is always best, but frozen lobster can also be used. If using frozen lobster, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- Cook the lobster properly. Lobster can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular methods are boiling and steaming. Boiling is the easiest method, but steaming preserves the lobster's delicate flavor better.
- Don't overcook the lobster. Lobster is a delicate seafood, so it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked lobster will be tough and chewy.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your lobster casserole. Use fresh seafood, vegetables, and dairy products.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make lobster casserole. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.
Conclusion:
Lobster casserole is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its rich, creamy sauce and succulent lobster meat, it's sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give lobster casserole a try. You won't be disappointed.
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