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Lobster Casserole

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Lobster Casserole

Name: Lobster Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings (1.5 cups each)
Cuisine: new_england
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked lobster meat (roughly chopped); 6 tbsp butter (divided); 1 cup Ritz crackers (coarsely crushed); 1 pcs shallot (finely minced); 2 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup dry sherry; 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp paprika; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Popularity

2.0

Taste Score:9/10

Tender chunks of lobster baked in a rich, creamy sherry sauce and topped with a buttery cracker crust. A decadent New England classic that's perfect for special occasions but surprisingly easy to make.

Prep15m

Cook10m

Bake25m

Servings4

Serving:1.5 cups

651 cal

Ingredients

For 4 servings

1 lb cooked lobster meat (roughly chopped)
6 tbsp butter (divided)
1 cup Ritz crackers (coarsely crushed)
1 pcs shallot (finely minced)
2 pcs garlic (cloves, minced)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup dry sherry
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp paprika
0.75 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Nutrition per Serving

651

Calories

26g

Protein

28g

Carbs

Instructions

1
Prepare for baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly butter a 1.5-quart casserole dish.
2
Make the cracker topping
- In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the crushed crackers and paprika, and toss until the crumbs are evenly coated. Set aside.
3
Start the creamy sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced shallot and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the shallots and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to make a roux.
4
Finish the sauce and add lobster

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65 min

351cal

2gprotein

About This Lobster Casserole Recipe

This new_england recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 651.02 calories per serving with 25.79g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.

47g

Fat

Fiber1g

Sodium1346mg

Potassium401mg

Phosphorus300mg

Know more about our calculations

Slowly whisk in the dry sherry, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it has thickened slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Gently fold in the chopped lobster meat until it's coated in the sauce.

Assemble and bake the casserole

Pour the lobster mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the buttered cracker topping over the surface.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Rest and serve

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Pro Tips

1For the best flavor, use freshly cooked lobster meat if possible, but high-quality frozen meat works well too.
2Don't use 'cooking sherry' which is high in sodium. A dry sherry like Fino or Manzanilla is best.
3Be gentle when folding in the lobster meat to keep the chunks intact.
4The casserole can be assembled a few hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate, then add about 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
5Serve with lemon wedges on the side and a simple green salad to balance the richness.

Recipe Variations

gluten free

Gluten free

Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for the sauce and replace the Ritz crackers with your favorite gluten-free crackers.

budget friendly

Budget friendly

To make the dish more economical, use a combination of lobster meat and cooked shrimp or imitation crab meat.

quick

Quick

Use pre-cooked and chopped lobster meat, which is often available at seafood counters, to save on prep time.

high protein

High protein

Add 1/2 cup of cooked shrimp or scallops along with the lobster meat to increase the protein content.