Lobster Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Lobster Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 3/4-2 lb) live lobsters; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped peeled carrot; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 2 garlic cloves, peeled, flattened; 1 turkish bay leaf; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup brandy; 3 cups water; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces); 8 ounces pasta shells or 8 ounces gemelli pasta; 6 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lobster body, lobster shells, and shrimp shells to skillet and saute 4 minutes. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; saute 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.
3
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; saute until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Coarsely chop shrimp.
4
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.
5
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.
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Bon Appetit, September 2004.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 (1 3/4-2 lb) live lobsters, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Lobster Macaroni And Cheese 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.

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Lobster Macaroni And Cheese

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