LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Lobster     Shrimp     Brandy     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1 3/4- to 2-pound live lobster
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped peeled carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, peeled, flattened
1 Turkish bay leaf
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
3 cups water
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces)
8 ounces shell or gemelli pasta
6 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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.

Benny B amanda
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This was my first time making lobster mac and cheese and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lobster was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Junaid Aman
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I've made this lobster mac and cheese recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is always creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ghanshyam Pokharel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lobster mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves comfort food.


kayla parsons
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I made this lobster mac and cheese for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The lobster was tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Mishkat Sharif333
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Lobster mac and cheese is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.


golden Love
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This recipe was a disaster! The lobster was overcooked and the cheese sauce was curdled. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Luqman Leghari
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This lobster mac and cheese was a disappointment. The lobster was tough and the cheese sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


vian doski
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I thought this lobster mac and cheese was just okay. The lobster was a bit overcooked and the cheese sauce was a bit too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kloie Raine
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This lobster mac and cheese was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The lobster was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.


Priya Dura
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this lobster mac and cheese. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves comfort food.


david silk
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This lobster mac and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The lobster is tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.


M Ubaid Malik
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I love this recipe! The lobster mac and cheese is always a hit with my family and friends. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.


darin abderahman
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This was my first time making lobster mac and cheese and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lobster was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amar Tmg
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I've made this lobster mac and cheese recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is always creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lee Hall, VA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lobster mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves comfort food.


Magma wolf
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I made this lobster mac and cheese for a special occasion and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The lobster was tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatimah Abubakar Lecky
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This lobster mac and cheese was a delicious and indulgent meal. The lobster was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and pasta.


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