Why not make the same rich and creamy, delish dish at home for both amazing flavor and lower price?
Easy Lobster Mac and Cheese
The reviews are in! Homemade lobster mac and cheese rivals any of the restaurants near or far. Make it at home and impress the guests! It’s rich, creamy and delicious. While this dish isn’t cheap, it’s a great way to stretch 2 small lobster tails to feed a crowd! Use freshly cooked lobster, lobster tails, or even lobster meat. No Lobster?! No problem! Substitute canned crab, lump crab meat, or even cooked shrimp in place of lobster. Many stores carry frozen cooked lobster meat which would work well in this recipe too.
Grill some garlic bread and serve!
What’s in Lobster Mac & Cheese?
PASTA: This recipe uses cavatappi (corkscrew) pasta but any medium shape with ridges or tubes to hold the sauce works well. SEAFOOD: Lobster has a sweet, buttery flavor that is perfectly complemented by the rich flavors of the cheese. But if lobster isn’t easily found, try smoked salmon, crab, scallops, or shrimp. SAUCE: This is made with a roux using butter and flour (but don’t worry, it’s easy) and adding milk/light cream. Once thickened the cheeses are stirred in for a rich cheese sauce.
How to Make Lobster Mac and Cheese
Gourmet has never been this easy to make:
Tips for a Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese
Shred the cheeses from a block, pre-shredded cheeses have additives and do not melt well. Remove the sauce from the heat before stirring in the cheese. If overheated the cheese can separate or cause a grainy sauce. Ensure the lobster is cooled before adding to the pasta. Do not overcook or the pasta will become dry.
What Goes with Lobster Mac & Cheese?
Choose elegant sides that have a tangy flavor to them to offset the richness of the lobster mac and cheese. Roasted Asparagus with Tarragon Vinaigrette, Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, a crunchy salad like Easy Arugula Salad, and of course some Homemade Focaccia Bread for dipping into the cheesy sauce!
How to Store
Keep leftover lobster mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Reheat it on the stove and add a little milk or cream to thin it out a bit. Pasta does not freeze well, so enjoy lobster mac and cheese while it’s fresh!
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