Description
Indulge in a decadent Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe that combines tender lobster meat with rich, cheesy goodness. Learn how to make this luxurious dish today!
Ingredients
- 14 ounces (400g) lobster tails with shells (about 240ml lobster meat)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 6 ounces (170g) elbow macaroni
- 6 ounces (170ml) canned evaporated milk
- 3 ounces (85g) medium cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 ounces (85g) vegetarian-friendly cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chive (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (8 ml) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) panko (Japanese breadcrumb)
- Pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the panko, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and pour in 1 1/2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the panko and stir occasionally until it becomes golden brown. Sprinkle with pepper and set aside on a plate to cool.
- Place the lobster tails on a cutting board. With kitchen shears, slice through the shells from the middle to the tail’s end. Turn them over and repeat the process. Gently extract the meat from the shells, rinse to remove shell fragments, and pat dry with paper towels. Chop the meat into ½-inch chunks.
- In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the lobster pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they lose their translucency. Lightly season with pepper. Move to a medium bowl and reserve for later use.
- In a medium pot, place the macaroni and add enough cold water to just cover it. Sprinkle with a pinch of pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Cook until most of the water is absorbed, approximately 6 minutes. Pour in the evaporated milk and bring to a boil again. Lower the heat and stir in the cheeses until they melt, about 2 minutes. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding water if it’s too thick or cooking longer if it’s too thin. Incorporate the lobster and its juices, mixing thoroughly. Season with pepper. Plate the dish and top with the panko and chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly rinse the lobster meat after removing it from the shells to ensure no shell fragments remain.
- Adjust the cheese sauce’s thickness by adding water if too thick or cooking longer if too thin.
- Experiment with various cheese types to create a range of flavors in the dish.
