Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Copyright 2003, Brian Duffy, All Rights Reserved

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Total Time:
1 hr 5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Yield:
2 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 1 (2 pound) lobster, split
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons flour, plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, or 2 tablespoons cornstarch and water
  • 2 pounds grated cheese, mixture of Gruyere, extra sharp cheddar, and Pecorino Romano
  • 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs (Japanese)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve, also reserve the water. Steam the lobster over the water for 3 minutes, then cool, remove the meat, and reserve both the meat and the shell. In a medium sauce pot, sweat the onions in 2 tablespoons butter, and remove. In the same pot, scald the milk and add the garlic, shallots, and peppercorns. Add the lobster shells to create a fish stock. Bring the "stock" to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make a roux by combining 5 tablespoons of flour with 5 tablespoons of butter in a small sauce pot over medium-high heat. Cook until it thickens and develops a golden yellow color. Set aside roux. Strain the stock and return it to the pan. Once the stock begins to simmer again, start whisking the cheeses in slowly until fully incorporated (this will also thicken the sauce). Add the roux to thicken a little more, and then add the reserved onions and lobster meat. Toss the sauce with the pasta, and transfer it to a small baking dish. Top with bread crumbs, and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.

Cook's Note: Different shapes of macaroni make this dish more fun.

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  • on April 13, 2013

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    I though this recipe was great. I made a few modifications because my husband has high cholesterol 2% and butter sub. I also added crab meat as well.

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  • on November 16, 2012

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    Sorry to go against the trend, but this was so rich I could not eat it and had to make myself something else for dinner. Hubby and daughter decided it was "eatable" but next time want me to make my usual mac and cheese and just add the lobser. WAY too much fat. The dog liked it, but pretty expensive thing to become dog food.

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  • on October 18, 2012

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    Very, very good. For two people, I cut the recipe in half. Still enough mac for 4 servings. In the sauce, I used 6oz extra sharp white cheddar, 6oz gruyere, and 4oz marscapone. When I brought the stock to a boil after draining out the shells I added in some freshly grated nutmeg and a touch of white pepper. The recipe was simple to make and impressed my date. Will definitely make this again!

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