Lobster Mac and Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Reserve 2 cups hot pasta water, then drain macaroni in a colander set in the sink. Rinse with cold water to cool; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour reserved pasta water into the same pot and add lobster halves, cut-side up. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and steam until lobster meat firms and turns opaque, about 3 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove lobster to a tray and cool for a few minutes, then remove lobster meat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve shells.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove onions to a small bowl; set aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place reserved lobster shells, milk, shallot, peppercorns, and garlic into the same saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 20 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture turns pasty and light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Strain milk mixture through a mesh sieve and slowly pour into flour mixture while whisking. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook and stir until thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Stir Gruyère, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses into thickened milk mixture until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in reserved lobster meat, onions, and macaroni.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Pour mixture into a 4-quart casserole dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle evenly with panko crumbs.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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