Give a “wow” factor to a plain yet classic recipe everyone already enjoys. My Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe is all you need to prepare and cook a delicious meal that’ll take you from beginner to experimental and skilled! Try it out and surprise yourself with the amazing flavors and elaborate ingredients this mac and cheese has to offer.
No More Plain Old Mac and Cheese
Why not do something different with a meal everyone already loves but is so used to? I love trying new things and spontaneously adding extra or different ingredients to classic recipes.
Mac and cheese can be a plain meal for many, but having a nostalgic feel with a creative and next-level enhancement is what makes this Lobster Mac and Cheese so amazing.
I think this is great to try for the holidays especially, considering the celebrations you may be taking part in throughout the season. Also, if you’ve never cooked lobster before, don’t worry, I’ve prepared you with some key guidelines to creating a deliciously cooked Lobster Mac and Cheese!
Let’s get started!
Recipe Tips
- If you can find some in your local grocery store, it could be convenient to get already cooked lobster meat. If not, opt for lobster tails. They are super easy to cook.
- You can use any pasta shape of your choice.
- Always go for freshly grated cheese. You know its fresh and it’ll melt beautifully.
How to Properly Cook Lobster Tails
Never cooked lobster tails before but want to try this recipe? Here’s some easy guidelines to preparing and cooking a great lobster tail:
- First things first, I like to rinse everything to ensure cleanliness. So, rinse your lobster tails with cold water.
- If you have a steam pot, fill it with water and bring it to a boil. Add the lobster tails in and cover with the lid. Let them steam for about 7-8 minutes. (This is for 4 lobster tails)
- If you don’t have a steam pot, simply bring some water to a boil and add the lobster tails in and boil for 5-6 minutes.
- Lobster tails will be pink and meat will turn white when cooked.
- Steaming the lobster tails will also allow them to be a little more tender simply because they wont absorb so much of the water when boiling.
Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter, unsalted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half
- pinch of salt (if needed)
- 4 oz shredded Gouda cheese
- 4 oz shredded mild cheddar cheese
- meat from 4 lobster tails or about 8 oz ,chopped
- 8 oz large macaroni shells
- 1/4 cup pasta water
How to Make Lobster Mac and Cheese
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions and save some of the water.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter then add the garlic and cajun seasoning. Mix for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Add in the flour and mix well.
4. Pour in the half and half and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Mixing often. Season with salt if needed.
5. Add in the cheeses and mix until it’s nicely melted and creamy.
6. Toss in the cooked pasta, the lobster meat and the reserved pasta water. Mix well.
What to Serve With Lobster Mac and Cheese
Here are some of my other recipes I recommend to serve and eat with this delicious Lobster Mac and Cheese:
- Garlic Parmesan Bread
- Roasted Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
- Sauteed Green Beans with Sliced Almonds
- Pan Seared White Wine Scallops
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Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter unsalted
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half
- pinch of salt if needed
- 4 oz shredded gouda cheese
- 4 oz shredded mild cheddar cheese
- meat of 4 lobster tails (about 8 oz) chopped
- 8 oz large macaroni shells
- 1/4 cup saved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions and save some of the water.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter then add the garlic and cajun seasoning. Mix for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add in the flour and mix well.
- Pour in the half and half and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Mixing often. Season with salt if needed.
- Add in the cheeses and mix until it's nicely melted and creamy.
- 6. Toss in the cooked pasta, the lobster meat and the reserved pasta water. Mix well.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- If you can find some in your local grocery store, it could be convenient to get already cooked lobster meat. If not, opt for lobster tails. They are super easy to cook.
- You can use any pasta shape of your choice.
- Always go for freshly grated cheese. You know its fresh and it’ll melt beautifully.
How to Properly Cook Lobster Tails
Never cooked lobster tails before but want to try this recipe? Here’s some easy guidelines to preparing and cooking a great lobster tail:- First things first, I like to rinse everything to ensure cleanliness. So, rinse your lobster tails with cold water.
- If you have a steam pot, fill it with water and bring it to a boil. Add the lobster tails in and cover with the lid. Let them steam for about 7-8 minutes. (This is for 4 lobster tails)
- If you don’t have a steam pot, simply bring some water to a boil and add the lobster tails in and boil for 5-6 minutes.
- Lobster tails will be pink and meat will turn white when cooked.
- Steaming the lobster tails will also allow them to be a little more tender simply because they wont absorb so much of the water when boiling.
What to Serve With Lobster Mac and Cheese
Here are some of my other recipes I recommend to serve and eat with this delicious Lobster Mac and Cheese:- Garlic Parmesan Bread
- Roasted Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
- Sauteed Green Beans with Sliced Almonds
- Pan Seared White Wine Scallops