Chunks of Lobster Swimming in Cheesy Macaroni

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Chef Alex Porter of Norma's at New York's Le Parker Meridien Hotel.

Serves 6 people

Categories: Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Main Dish, Seafood

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup coarsely grated monterey jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup coarsely grated blue cheese
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • Tabasco sauce (optional, a dash or two)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 5 lobster tails, shelled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1/4 lb each)
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely grated gruyere cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; cook the pasta to al dente, 8-10 minutes; drain and reserve.

  2. Preheat oven to 350°.

  3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a boil and reduce it by half, watching closely so it doesn?t boil over.

  4. Decrease heat to low and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese; simmer, stirring constantly, until melted.

  5. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Tabasco; turn off the heat and let sit, stirring occasionally.

  6. In a big skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent, about 6 minutes.

  7. Add in the lobster pieces and stir to combine.

  8. Add in the wine; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

  9. Decrease heat to medium or med-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has evaporated (about 30 minutes); remove from the heat.

  10. Add the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture to the lobster mixture; stir to combine.

  11. Divide mixture among 4-6 shallow, ovenproof bowls (or pour into a 13×9 inch baking dish).

  12. Top with Gruyere and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden and crusty, 15-20 minutes.

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