Lobster Mac & Cheese

ingredients

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

2 Thawed cooked whole lobsters from the Real Seafood Co

1 tbsp Oil

100ml White wine

800ml Whole milk

1 Shallot, peeled and roughly sliced

3 Garlic cloves, sliced

1 Bay leaf

A handful of parsley

60g Butter

50g Plain flour

100g Gruyere, grated plus a little extra for the top

80g Smoked cheddar, grated

100g Mozzarella, grated

1-2 tsp Dijon Mustard

1/2-1 tsp Cayenne pepper

1/2-1 tsp Smoked Paprika

 

250g Macaroni

A handful of finely sliced chives, plus extra for top

A handful of grated Red Leicester

15

minutes

prep time

1

hour

cook time

4

servings

method

Let’s make something delicious

  • Step one

    Start by picking the meat from the tail, claws and rest of the lobster. Remove any waste and keep the shells. Roughly chop the meat into chunks, keeping some larger bits for topping.

  • Step two

    Add the oil to a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the lobster shells and fry for a few minutes. Add the wine and bubble for a few more minutes.

  • Step three

    Reduce the heat slightly. Add the milk, shallots, garlic and herbs. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat to infuse. Leave it at least 15 minutes before pouring through a serve. Keep the milk warm.

  • Step four

    Add the butter to a separate large pan over a medium-low heat. Once foaming add the flour and stir to form your roux. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring regularly. Gradually add the warm milk in stages, whisking between each addition, until you have a nice smooth sauce.

  • Step five

    Add the cheese (not the Red Leicester), mustard, cayenne, paprika, and seasoning. Stir until the cheese has fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning levels.

  • Step six

    Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to pack instructions and preheat over to 180c/356f fan.

  • Step seven

    Once the pasta is cooked, add most of the lobster, chives, and the cheese sauce. Stir and combine. Pour into a dish I used a 25×5 round dish.

  • Step eight

    Top with the remaining gruyere and Red Leicester. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

  • Step nine

    Plate up, top with a little more lobster and chives – enjoy!

Recipes

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Frequently asked questions

You oughta know

  • Some of our products can be frozen at home; please refer to the back or pack or our individual product pages for further information.

  • We source our Salmon from Scotland, Ireland and Norway. Our approved suppliers have farm assured programmes in place which are third party certified. Responsible sourcing is key, and we ensure this is achieved through strict adherence to our key pillars and associated policies and specifications.

  • We source our shellfish from around the world and only work with suppliers who share our values. For further information, check out our Sustainability page.

Yes, please do! The trays can be recycled at home. Simple rinse out and add to your household plastic recycling bin. The film can’t currently be recycled so pop it in the bin.

Yes, please do! The base board can be recycled at home. Simple rinse out and add to your household cardboard recycling bin. The film can’t currently be recycled so pop it in the bin.

All of our sites are nut free.

Due to the nature of our products they contain common allergens found in Seafood including Fish, Crustaceans or molluscs.

We work hard to reduce the risk of cross contamination in our farms and factories, but always check the label before buying just to be sure.

Find us in:

  • Tesco –  Chilled Smoked Salmon and Crayfish, with more products coming soon
  • Sainsbury’s – Frozen Smoked Salmon and Crayfish, with more products coming soon
  • Asda – Ready to Eat Warm Water Prawns

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