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Lobster Baked Mac and Cheese

45 minServes 3Nutri-Score D€€€
from @michaelfinch18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • lobster tails (meat removed, shells reserved)Fish2 pieces
  • onion (small, finely chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce4 pieces
  • butter (plus extra melted for the topping)Dairy60 g
  • plain flourPantry30 g
  • milkDairy400 ml
  • elbow macaroni (dry)Grains120 g
  • nutmeg (freshly grated)Spices1 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices1 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • creamDairy100 ml
  • Worcestershire saucePantry10 ml
  • cheddar (grated)Dairy150 g
  • Gruyère (grated)Dairy100 g
  • panko breadcrumbsBakery40 g
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g
  • chives (fresh, chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

615kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
35 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Baking dish
  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Colander
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the lobster and start the base

    • Heat a pan and add the lobster tails, butter, onion and garlic.
    • Cook until the lobster meat is just done, then remove the meat and reserve it, keeping the shells.
    Step 1

  2. Make the roux

    • Sprinkle the plain flour into the pan and stir to make a quick roux.
    • Cook until it looks smooth and lightly golden.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the reserved lobster shells.
    • Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente.
    • Drain, discarding the shells.
    Step 3

  4. Build the cheese sauce

    • Pour the milk into the roux and whisk until smooth.
    • Add the nutmeg, cayenne and smoked paprika, then stir and let it thicken.
    • Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream and Worcestershire sauce.
    • Add the cheddar and Gruyère and stir until melted.
    Step 4

  5. Combine pasta and lobster

    • Fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce, adding a splash of milk if it looks dry — it should be wet.
    • Add the reserved lobster meat and press everything into a baking dish.
    Step 5

  6. Add the crispy topping

    • Mix the panko, Parmesan and melted butter.
    • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the mac and cheese.
    Step 6

  7. Bake

    • Bake at 200 °C until bubbling, crispy and gooey.
    Step 7

  8. Garnish and serve

    • Top with the reserved lobster tails and fresh chives.
    • Serve hot.
    Step 8
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