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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Cook 2 hr 4 servings

Picture succulent lobster, rich in flavor and full of buttery juices. Now imagine that in a bowl of creamy mac & cheese. It is hard to think of a better combination, and surely, lobster and cheese were meant for each other. Do not get disheartened by cooking lobster, it is easier than you think, and with our recipe, you will be well on your way to impressing your guests. Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort food with our take on Lobster Mac and Cheese.

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ingredients

  • 1 lobster
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp whole black pepper
  • 5 bay leaves
  • ⅔ pound cavatappi pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1¼ cups chicken stock
  • 1 sprig lemon thyme
  • 10½ ounces Castello® Havarti creamy
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh fresh parsley

preparation

What makes Lobster special?

Perhaps it is the decadent and rich flavor of the meat that has placed lobster among the most praised and celebrated fish in cuisine ever, or maybe it is the fact that they assert a sense of exclusivity and rarity in whatever iteration they appear. Regardless, lobster is always the main attraction whether served as an ingredient, on its own and certainly in mac & cheese.

Method

1. If the lobster is fresh you can either put it in the freezer for 30-60 minutes or use a sharp knife to cut through the head of the lobster before swiftly plunging it head first into boiling water with salt, slices of lemon, bay leaves and whole black pepper. Place the lid on the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Remove from the water and place the lobster in iced water to stop it from cooking further. Twist the lobster head and body apart and carefully remove the meat from the tail and the claws. Roughly chop the meat.

3. You can also use frozen lobster meat, just make sure it is defrosted according to the instructions on the package.

4. Preheat the oven to 400° F.

5. Cook the Cavatappi pasta according to the instructions in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente.

6. In a saucepan melt butter and add flour. Stir until you get a paste. Slowly add white wine while stirring, let it cook and then add chicken stock and milk. Continue to stir until you get a nice smooth sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil for 3-4 minutes.

7. Turn the heat to medium and add grated Castello® Havarti Creamy. Stir until the Havarti has melted but make sure it is slightly wet as it will thicken in the oven.

8. Drain the Cavatappi pasta and add to the cheese sauce along with the lobster meat. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon thyme and parsley.

9. Pour the lobster mac and cheese into a coated baking dish, sprinkle with fresh breadcrumbs and some finely chopped lemon thyme.

10. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F or until the breadcrumbs are slightly golden and crisp. Serve straight away.

For garnish, use the lobster claw or tail on top of the mac and cheese.

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