Lobster and Macaroni Gratin Recipe

Name: Lobster and Macaroni Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 pounds lobster, claw and tail meat removed, and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley; 1/4 cup Cognac; 1/4 cup small diced carrot; 2 tablespoons small diced celery; 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 1/2 cup port wine; 1 bouquet garni; 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; 7 ounces tiny macaroni, cooked al denta and tossed with olive oil; 1 egg yolk; 3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese, plus 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper; 2 cooked whole lobster claws; Long chives; 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 pounds lobster, claw and tail meat removed, and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley
1/4 cup Cognac
1/4 cup small diced carrot
2 tablespoons small diced celery
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup port wine
1 bouquet garni
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
7 ounces tiny macaroni, cooked al denta and tossed with olive oil
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese, plus 1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper
2 cooked whole lobster claws
Long chives
1 tablespoon chopped chives

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a large saute pan, heat the butter.
3
When the butter is melted, add the lobster meat and saute until the lobster meat has turned red.
4
Add the Cognac and flame.
5
Stir in the carrots, celery, shallots, and garlic.
6
Add the port, bouquet garni, and 2 3/4 cup of the creme fraiche.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Cover the saute pan and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
9
Remove the lobster meat.
10
Chop the claw and tail meat into 1/4 inch slices.
11
Whisk in the reserved coral and tomalley into the cream mixture.
12
Fold in the lobster meat and pasta.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Divide the mixture between the 6 individual ramekins.
15
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the remaining creme fraiche until thick.
16
Fold in the egg yolk and Gruyere.
17
Season with salt and pepper.
18
Top each ramekin with the cheese mixture.
19
Place in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
20
Place on a plate.
21
Garnish with whole lobster claw meat, grated cheese, long chives, and chopped chives.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 pounds lobster, claw and tail meat removed, and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley, 1/4 cup Cognac, 1/4 cup small diced carrot, and more.

Yes, Lobster and Macaroni Gratin falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lobster and Macaroni Gratin

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