Maritime Lobster Casserole Recipe

Name: Maritime Lobster Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed; 1 small sweet onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 pounds cooked and coarsely chopped lobster meat; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
1 small sweet onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
2 pounds cooked and coarsely chopped lobster meat
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3
Add onion, celery, green pepper, and red pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
5
Add milk; cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir vegetables and lobster into sauce; season with salt and pepper.
7
Turn mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs, dot with butter pieces, and sprinkle with paprika.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed, 1 small sweet onion, diced, 3 stalks celery, diced, 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Maritime Lobster Casserole

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