Lobster casserole is a classic seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover lobster meat, and it's also a delicious and impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. This sumptuous dish is a culinary delight that combines succulent lobster meat with a creamy, flavorful sauce, all baked together in a casserole dish until golden and bubbly. The result is a delectable seafood masterpiece that's perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family meal.
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THE BEST LOBSTER CASSEROLE
I've had people say this is the best lobster dish they ever ate. I played around with this recipe because this is similar to the way my Mom used to make it, but she didn't go by recipes. Living near New Bedford and having the luxury of all the fresh seafood markets available, I usually buy my lobsters live and cook them at home and pick them myself. The biggest one I ever cooked was 10 1/2 pounds. This recipe calls for the tomalley, the green stuff in the head, not absolutely neccesary but it adds a nice flavor to the topping. If you have access to a fish market that has fresh lobsters and ask the fish monger to save you some of the tomalley it will make a difference. I didn't include a measurement for the tomalley because it depends on what you get from the lobster. If you have the fish market cook the lobster, tell them not to over cook it because the meat will cook again. My last 8 1/2 pounder I only boiled for 30 minutes, no more. You will need a batch of Hailey's Favorite Cheese Sauce, recipe #364959 for this. I usually do individual casserole dishes for everyone but you could easily do this in a bigger dish, your choice. The cook or prep time does not include cooking the lobster or picking the lobster or the cheese sauce time. I've also used this recipe with scallops.
Provided by Chumleyathome
Categories Lobster
Time 50m
Yield 4 casseroles, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine Ritz crackers butter and tomalley in medium sized bowl.
- Spray each casserole dish with Pam.
- Divide the lobster meat into 4 individual casserole dishes.
- Pour cheese sauce over lobster.
- Put the Ritz topping on the casseroles.
- Bake uncovered for 20 - 25 minutes or until cheese sauce is bubbly.
- Put the casseroles under a low broiler for a few minutes to brown the topping being careful not to burn the topping.
LOBSTER CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.
- Melt butter in a medium sized pot over low heat. Saute the lobster meat in butter until it starts to change color. Do not cook too long or too fast, or the lobster meat will toughen. With a slotted spoon, remove lobster meat from pan and set aside.
- To the remaining butter in the pot, stir in the flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in cream and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Return lobster meat to the pot. Tear the bread into small pieces and stir into the mixture. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and delicately browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 214.7 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 560.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GRANDMOTHER'S LOBSTER PIE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water and add the lobsters. When the water comes to a second boil, cook the lobsters for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the water and let cool. Crack the tails, knuckles and claws. Pick out the meat from the shells over a bowl to hold the juices. Reserve the tomalley. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add the tomalley and lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed snack crackers. Add enough reserved lobster juice so the mixture is thick like turkey stuffing. Divide lobster meat among 4 individual casserole dishes. Cover each dish with the cracker mixture, patting it on evenly. Bake until the top begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the dishes from the oven and garnish each with a parsley sprig and a lemon wedge.
LOBSTER CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Bring court bouillion, carrot and leek to a boil then let simmer. Cook lobster in simmering bouillion for 3 minutes then cool in a bowl of ice water. Remove from the water when cool. Dry off lobster and proceed to remove all the meat from the shell (reserve the body meat and shell for the stock). In a saucepan, combine 2 ounces of whole butter, the chopped vegetables, the chopped lobster shells, 1 bay leaf, and 1 sprig of thyme. Cook until vegetables are soft, cover with water, then simmer until desired flavor and vegetables are tender. Strain stock and reserve 4 ounces. In a clean sauce pan add reserved stock and Merlot, red wine vinegar and reduce until almost all liquid is gone. Cut remaining butter into cubes and slowly whip butter into reduced sauce over a low flame. When sauce is finished, season with salt, cayenne pepper, and drops of lemon juice. Continue to simmer sauce on low flame. Add blanched lobster meat and let sit for 4 to 6 minutes in sauce. Then place warm lobster pieces in bowl and drizzle sauce around lobster. Garnish with the softened vegetables and a dollop of caviar on top. Chopped chive and chive oil are an optional garnish.
LAZY MAN'S LOBSTER CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by ktolar
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly saute mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in olive oil. Stir in lobster and sherry. Set aside to be able to use the same pan for stuffing preparation. Melt butter and combine crumbled crackers and parsley. Set aside 1/2 of the stuffing mixture. Add lobster mixture to remaining stuffing in pan. Combine well. Slowly stir in cream. Pour into casserole dish and top with the remaining stuffing. Bake 10-15 minutes in a preheated 325°F oven or until topping is lightly browned. Serving suggestion: As an added bonus, while the casserole is baking, saute extra lobster claw meat to use with lemon as a garnish on top of the cooked casserole. And, for a very casual presentation, bake the recipe in a non-stick oven-proof frying pan, using that as your serving dish at the table. Since this recipe is a very rich version of Lazy Mans Lobster, it is best served with a light side dish of a green garden salad or a summer fruit salad.
LOBSTER CASSEROLE
Found this recently on the Grilling Lobster Tails and More website and made it for a dinner party. So very good. Even my husband who is not a big lobster fan, loved it!
Provided by Jennifer Dawn
Categories Lobster
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly saute mushrooms, shallots and garlic in olive oil. Stir in lobster and wine. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Mix in crumbled carckers and parsley. Set aside 1/2 of the crumb mixture.
- Mix lobster mixture and 1/2 od the stuffing mixture - mix well.
- Slowly stir in cream.
- Pour into casserole dish and top with remaing stuffing mixture.
- Bake 10-15 minutes iin a preheated 325 degree .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.7, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 299.7, Sodium 610.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 21.8
MARITIME LOBSTER CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper, and red pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk; cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir vegetables and lobster into sauce; season with salt and pepper. Turn mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs, dot with butter pieces, and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 142.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 829 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- For the freshest lobster, choose live lobsters that are heavy for their size and have a greenish-brown color.
- If you're using frozen lobster, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold water.
- Cook the lobster just until it is opaque and tender, about 8-10 minutes per pound.
- Don't overcook the lobster, or it will become tough and chewy.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole, such as celery, carrots, onions, and bell peppers.
- Add some herbs and spices to the casserole for flavor, such as thyme, rosemary, paprika, and salt and pepper.
- Use a creamy sauce or a combination of butter and flour to create a rich and flavorful base for the casserole.
- Top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.
- Bake the casserole at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it is bubbly and hot.
- Serve the casserole immediately with a side of lemon wedges and melted butter.
Conclusion:
Lobster casserole is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender lobster, creamy sauce, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you're using fresh or frozen lobster, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a delicious and memorable meal.
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