PUMPKIN LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE
One Halloween I decided to try out a macaroni and cheese recipe using pumpkin, and it turned out to be a huge hit. The combination of the cheeses and the pumpkin made it so very rich and creamy. The next time I decided to make this dish I added some cooked lobster I had left over, and from there I just fell in love. I have had lobster macaroni and cheese dishes before, but never anything like this. All of this may sound strange and unusual but once you try this dish you will never get it out of your head. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with fresh bread or dinner rolls.
Provided by ScottySauce
Categories Seafood Shellfish Lobster
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta shells at a boil until tender but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot in melted margarine until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk flour into margarine and shallots to form a smooth paste.
- Slowly whisk evaporated milk into flour mixture until it forms a smooth sauce; simmer until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk shredded Cheddar cheese and mascarpone cheese into sauce until cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes.
- Stir pumpkin puree, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg, and hot sauce into the sauce until combined.
- Lightly mix in lobster tail meat, green peas, and cooked pasta shells until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour pasta mixture into prepared casserole dish; top with panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted margarine over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until topping is brown and crisp, 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 492.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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one in all tricks
ot1@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Walter Mccoy
mccoy@aol.comI would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.
wahida 2512
2w30@hotmail.comThis dish was a huge disappointment. The pumpkin and lobster flavors did not go well together.
Brandon Alfaro
a_brandon45@hotmail.comThe lobster was a bit tough. I would recommend cooking it for less time next time.
Gnawa Momba
gnawa_m@gmail.comThis dish was way too salty. I had to add a lot of milk to make it edible.
Maryrosegirl
maryrosegirl2@aol.comI found the pumpkin flavor to be a bit overpowering. I would recommend using less pumpkin next time.
Baloch Gaming
baloch-g@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Sia Gbonia
sia-g@hotmail.comI've never had pumpkin mac and cheese before, but this recipe was amazing. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and the lobster added a touch of elegance.
Daniyal Zafar
zafar@hotmail.comThis was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin and lobster. It was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Tanha Jani
janitanha@aol.comI made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it. He said it was the best mac and cheese he's ever had.
John Satakala
satakala@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pumpkin and lobster flavors were well-balanced.
Shayne Stoddard
s@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Baby Agnes Manjares
baby-a74@hotmail.co.ukI made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Khalil Achour
achour90@aol.comThis was really good! I wasn't sure how the pumpkin and lobster would taste together, but it was surprisingly delicious.
Diamond Tilda
tilda-d97@aol.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pumpkin gives it a nice fall flavor and the lobster adds a touch of luxury.
MinisterGPJ
ministergpj85@hotmail.comThis was a great dish! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The pumpkin and lobster flavors were a perfect combination, and the mac and cheese was creamy and delicious.