Indulge in a luxurious culinary experience with Lobster Mac and Cheese, an exquisite fusion of tender lobster, creamy cheese sauce, and perfectly cooked macaroni. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful interplay of rich, briny lobster, velvety cheese, and al dente pasta. Dive into the depths of cheesy goodness as you twirl each forkful, savoring the harmonious blend of sharp cheddar, gooey mozzarella, and tangy Parmesan. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a cheese lover, or simply seeking a comforting and indulgent meal, Lobster Mac and Cheese promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Discover three enticing Lobster Mac and Cheese recipes within this article, each offering a unique culinary journey. The Classic Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe exemplifies simplicity and elegance, showcasing the essential flavors of lobster, cheese, and pasta. For a touch of decadence, the Lobster Mac and Cheese with Truffle Oil recipe incorporates earthy truffle oil, elevating the dish to new heights of luxury. And for those seeking a touch of spice, the Lobster Mac and Cheese with Sriracha recipe adds a fiery kick, balancing the richness of the lobster and cheese with a piquant heat. No matter your preference, these recipes provide a delectable array of Lobster Mac and Cheese variations, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.
LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the oil to a large pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Drain well. Heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't allow it to boil. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper and nutmeg and stir until the cheese melts. Stir in the cooked pasta and lobster. Pile the mixture into 6 to 8 (2-cup) gratin dishes. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine with the bread crumbs and sprinkle on top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is browned on top.
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
Using lobster and crab makes this macaroni cheese really special - perfect for an indulgent weekend meal. Top with garlic breadcrumbs for a crispy finish
Provided by Elena Silcock
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Take the lobster and twist the claws off, then use a rolling pin to crack the claws and pick the meat out. Peel the tail, exposing and removing the fleshy meat. Roughly chop all of the meat, then cover and set aside in a bowl in the fridge. Bash all the pieces of shell with the rolling pin to break them up a bit.
- Heat the oil in large frying pan over a high heat, add the onion and a large pinch of salt and cook for around five minutes until softened and well coloured, then add the lobster shell and fry for a couple of minutes more. Add the cayenne pepper and tomato purée and stir to coat everything, the turn the heat down to medium and add the milk. Stir well, then remove from the heat when it is just coming to a simmer and set aside for 30 mins to infuse. Meanwhile, mix the garlic, olive oil and lemon zest together with some seasoning to make the breadcrumb topping, then set aside. Strain the milk mixture into a jug and discard the shell.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Boil the macaroni in salted water until it has a slight bite (around two minutes less than on the packet instructions), drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat until foaming, then add the wine and cook for 5 minutes until the wine has reduced by half, then whisk in the flour to make a sandy paste. Turn down the heat and pour the strained milk into the pan a little at a time, whisking constantly and allowing each addition of milk to be fully absorbed before adding any more.
- Add the chopped lobster meat, mustard, crab and cheese. Stir well until the cheese has melted, then season to taste. Tip in the macaroni and stir to coat everything in the sauce. Tip into an ovenproof baking dish (or six small ones) and top with a sprinkling of grated cheese and the garlic breadcrumbs. Bake for 20 mins until golden and bubbling, then allow to cool a little before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large pot, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve, also reserve the water. Steam the lobster over the water for 3 minutes, then cool, remove the meat, and reserve both the meat and the shell. In a medium sauce pot, sweat the onions in 2 tablespoons butter, and remove. In the same pot, scald the milk and add the garlic, shallots, and peppercorns. Add the lobster shells to create a fish stock. Bring the "stock" to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make a roux by combining 5 tablespoons of flour with 5 tablespoons of butter in a small sauce pot over medium-high heat. Cook until it thickens and develops a golden yellow color. Set aside roux. Strain the stock and return it to the pan. Once the stock begins to simmer again, start whisking the cheeses in slowly until fully incorporated (this will also thicken the sauce). Add the roux to thicken a little more, and then add the reserved onions and lobster meat. Toss the sauce with the pasta, and transfer it to a small baking dish. Top with bread crumbs, and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.
LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
For an elegant seafood dish, Ina Garten adds tender, buttery lobster and Gruy�re to her Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well. Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust racks to the middle. Grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water over medium heat, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve.
- Add 4 tablespoons butter to a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter shimmers, add the shallots and garlic and saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the tomato paste and flour and stir to toast, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce, by half, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the cream, whisking well to remove any lumps. Add the paprika, cayenne, and bay leaf. Bring the cream up to a simmer and turn the heat to low. Let reduce until the cream is thick and can coat a spoon, about 5 to 10 minutes. When thickened, remove the bay leaves.
- Stir in the grated cheeses, a handful at a time, combining well after each addition. Add the chopped lobster meat to the sauce and stir well. Add the pasta and stir. Add to the greased baking dish and sprinkle with the panko crumbs and parsley. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle individual servings with parsley.
LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until still very firm; the macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch pan generously.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it just starts to brown, throw in the lobster and stir and cook for 1 minute. Set the lobster aside.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Let the roux cook for a minute or so, whisking constantly. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly, then cook the white sauce until thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Next, add the half-and-half, 1 teaspoon of salt and plenty of black pepper, and stir to combine. Add the Parmesan (holding back some for the topping), Cheddar, fontina and goat cheese and stir them around to melt. Stir in the lobster and macaroni.
- Pour the mac and cheese into the prepared pan and top with the reserved Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and a slight crust forms on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Melt the butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the hot stock, milk, and cream and whisk until the sauce begins to thicken. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheeses and season with salt and pepper. Add the parsley, thyme, tarragon, and pasta and stir until combined. Chop the lobster into bite-sized pieces and fold into the pasta. Divide into bowls.
- For the crumb topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the breadcrumbs on a sheet pan and toast until barely golden, stirring once or twice, about 10 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir a minute or 2 to warm through. Add the breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing, until warm and slightly crisp. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and lemon zest. Sprinkle generously over the pasta.
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft. Add the wine, bring to a boil, add the mussels, cover and cook until the mussels have opened. Remove the mussels to a bowl for another use, and then strain the broth into a saucepan.
LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Reserve about 2 cups of the hot pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
- Return the pasta water to the large pot, and place the lobster halves in the pot, cut-side up. Return the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and steam the lobster just until the meat firms and turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove the lobster and allow to cool for a few minutes, then remove the meat and cut into bite sized pieces. Reserve the shells.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; scrape the onions into a small bowl and set aside. Place the reserved lobster shells, garlic, shallots, peppercorns, and milk into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Strain the milk through a mesh sieve. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir the Gruyere, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses into the thickened milk mixture until melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the reserved lobster, onions, and macaroni. Pour the macaroni into a 4 quart casserole and smooth the top. Sprinkle evenly with the panko crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 217.7 mg, Fat 49.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 60.9 g, SaturatedFat 29.7 g, Sodium 1112.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
We went to Capital Grille and had the most wonderful dish ever made. This is us trying to duplicate it. I think we come pretty close.
Provided by huskerlayd
Categories Lobster
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring salted water to boil and add noodles. Cook 8 - 10 minutes (do not overcook). in a double boiler, combine cheddar cheese, 4 oz. parmesan cheese, cream cheese and Gruyere cheeses. Heat until blended.
- Gradually add cream, stirring until smooth.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil, add shallots and garlic. Saute. Add lobster meat and cook until opaque. Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta. Add to lobster mix, then add cheese sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Place in casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.5, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 233.7, Sodium 929.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 35.9
LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
This recipe for lobster mac and cheese, a variation on a classic plain recipe that Julia Moskin published in The Times, is a rich and shockingly flavorful addition to any feast, and requires only a single lobster to serve six or eight. Or try serving it as a main course for a weeknight dinner.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with salted water and set it over high heat to come to a boil. Plunge lobster into water and cover pot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is bright red. Check doneness by pulling an antenna; if it comes off without resistance, the lobster is done. Remove lobster to a bowl and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 degrees, with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Use a tablespoon of butter to butter a 9-by-13-inch-square baking pan.
- In a blender, purée cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne and nutmeg, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add grated cheese and uncooked pasta and stir well to combine. Pour into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, crack lobster claws and tail over the bowl and remove the meat, reserving all liquid that comes out of the lobster. Roughly chop lobster meat.
- Uncover baking pan, gently stir in lobster meat and up to 2 tablespoons of the reserved lobster juices, and dot with remaining tablespoon of butter. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes more, until browned on top. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 856 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lobster tail, homemade breadcrumb, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, cognac, whole milk, sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded comte cheese, grated parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, pasta, fresh chives
Provided by Dylan Keith
Categories Sides
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the lobster tails in salted water until just cooked through, about 12 minutes. -- Cook 1 minute per ounce (28g).
- When cool, remove the meat and dice. Set aside.
- Toss the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the flour and whisk, cook about a minute.
- Add the Cognac and whisk. The mixture will thicken immediately.
- Slowly add the milk, while whisking.
- Increase the heat to medium and stir occasionally until it starts to bubble.
- The sauce will thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- When it reaches this stage, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the sharp cheddar, Comte and parmesan cheeses, one handful at a time, whisking to incorporate. When one handful is melted, add the next.
- When all the shredded cheese has been added, add the mascarpone and stir.
- Remove from heat.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and ½ of the lobster, reserving about ½ for the top.
- Pour into a bake dish, and top with reserved lobster and buttered breadcrumbs.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 7 grams
LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Plunge lobster headfirst into pot of boiling water; boil 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to cutting board. Cut off tail and claws. Crack tail and claws and remove meat. Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut body and shells into 2-inch pieces. Chill meat; reserve shells.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lobster body, lobster shells, and shrimp shells to skillet and sauté 4 minutes. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté 6 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in Cognac. Add 3 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
- Strain mixture into bowl, pressing on solids to extract liquid; discard solids. Set stock aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Coarsely chop shrimp.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add stock and cream; simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes. Add cheese; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Stir lobster, shrimp, pasta, crab, and 2 tablespoons butter into sauce. Stir over medium-low heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chives.
Tips:
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is baked in the mac and cheese.
- Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese that you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your mac and cheese. For a rich and creamy mac and cheese, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and Gruyère cheese.
- Don't overcook the lobster. Lobster is a delicate seafood that can easily become overcooked. Cook the lobster until it is just opaque in the center. This will help to preserve the lobster's natural sweetness and flavor.
- Use a breadcrumb topping. A breadcrumb topping will help to give your mac and cheese a crispy and golden brown crust. To make a breadcrumb topping, combine bread crumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will help to ensure that the mac and cheese is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Lobster mac and cheese is a delicious and decadent dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make a lobster mac and cheese that is sure to impress your friends and family. Serve the lobster mac and cheese immediately with a side of garlic bread or a salad.
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