Lobster mac and cheese
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Lobster mac and cheese
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The cheesiest lobster mac and cheese topped with Parmesan thyme ciabatta topping is an indulgent recipe ideal for any celebration.
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Ingredients
For the lobster
- 1 kg (2lb) lobster tails
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic crushed, fresh
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the mac and cheese
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 5 cups cheese I used gruyere and cheddar, shredded or grated
- 500 g (1lb) macaroni
- 1 cup ciabatta bread grated or pulsed into rough breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tsp thyme fresh
Instructions
Prepare and cook the lobster
- Preheat the oven to 250ºC/480ºF.
- Halve the lobster tails (or crayfish) with a sharp knife then place, flesh-side up, on a baking sheet.
Make the cheese sauce
- Combine melted butter with crushed garlic, salt and pepper then brush liberally over the lobster. Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of the lobsters) until the meat is creamy white throughout.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the meat from the shells then slice into bite-size chunks and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk the flour into the butter to form a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk in the milk and cream until the sauce is smooth then reduce the heat and allow to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Once the sauce is thick and smooth, remove from the heat and add all the cheese, mustard and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes, until al dente, then drain.
Combine and bake
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and stir in the lobster meat.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe casserole dish or baking dish.
- Combine the ciabatta breadcrumbs with a tablespoon of olive oil, grated Parmesan and fresh thyme in a small bowl then scatter over the mac and cheese
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes then sprinkle with parsley (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
663kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
205mg
(68%)
Sodium
1439mg
(60%)
Potassium
578mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1072IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
754mg
(75%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(6-8 people as a main dish)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 663kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1439mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1072IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 754mg | 75% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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