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 peopleCategories: 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
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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.
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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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.
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Decrease heat to low and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese; simmer, stirring constantly, until melted.
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Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Tabasco; turn off the heat and let sit, stirring occasionally.
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In a big skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent, about 6 minutes.
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Add in the lobster pieces and stir to combine.
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Add in the wine; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
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Decrease heat to medium or med-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has evaporated (about 30 minutes); remove from the heat.
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Add the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture to the lobster mixture; stir to combine.
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Divide mixture among 4-6 shallow, ovenproof bowls (or pour into a 13×9 inch baking dish).
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Top with Gruyere and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden and crusty, 15-20 minutes.