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Lobster Mac & Cheese

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€€
from @meat.hanger3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • lobster (live, boiled, shocked and deshelled, shells reserved)Fish1 piece
  • cavatappi (cooked al dente)Grains400 g
  • shallots (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (crushed)Produce3 pieces
  • thyme (sprigs)Produce4 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry15 g
  • chicken stockPantry700 ml
  • butter (softened)Dairy60 g
  • shichimi togarashiSpices2 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • half and halfDairy200 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • cheddar (grated)Dairy150 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy100 g
  • fontina (grated)Dairy100 g

per serving

Nutrition

788kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
38 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Sauté pan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Cook and deshell the lobster

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lobster for a few minutes.
    • Shock the lobster in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
    • Separate each part and carefully deshell, keeping the pieces whole and reserving the shells.
    Step 1

  2. Make the lobster broth

    • Sauté the reserved lobster shells with the shallots, garlic, thyme and tomato paste.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and let it simmer until rich and fragrant.
    • Strain the broth and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the lobster butter

    • Whisk a few spoonfuls of the warm broth with the butter, shichimi togarashi and lemon juice.
    • Set aside for later.
    Step 3

  4. Make the cheese sauce

    • Use the remaining broth as a base, mixing in the heavy cream, half and half and black pepper.
    • Grate the cheddar, parmesan and fontina and stir into the sauce until melted.
    • Blend the sauce until silky smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble and bake

    • Fold the al dente cavatappi into the sauce, keeping it a little saucy.
    • Transfer to a baking dish and top with more parmesan.
    • Broil until golden brown.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Assemble the lobster on top and brush it with the lobster butter.
    • Add the head shell for presentation and serve.
    Step 6
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