Lobster and Macaroni Gratin Recipe

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Lobster and Macaroni Gratin
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Ingredients:

  • 4 lb lobster , claw and tail meat removed , and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley
  • 1/4 cup cognac
  • 1/4 cup small diced carrot
  • 2 tbsp small diced celery
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup port wine
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 3 cups plus 2 tbsp creme fraiche
  • 7 oz tiny macaroni, cooked al denta and tossed with olive oil
  • 3 tbsps shredded gruyere cheese , plus 1 tbsp
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cooked whole lobster claws
  • long chives

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large saute pan, heat the butter. When the butter is melted, add the lobster meat and saute until the lobster meat has turned red. Add the Cognac and flame. Stir in the carrots, celery, shallots, and garlic. Add the port, bouquet garni, and 2 3/4 cup of the creme fraiche. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the saute pan and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat. Remove the lobster meat. Chop the claw and tail meat into 1/4 inch slices. Whisk in the reserved coral and tomalley into the cream mixture. Fold in the lobster meat and pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture between the 6 individual ramekins. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the remaining creme fraiche until thick. Fold in the egg yolk and Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper. Top each ramekin with the cheese mixture. Place in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Place on a plate. Garnish with whole lobster claw meat, grated cheese, long chives, and chopped chives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 698.92 Kcal (2926 kJ)
Calories from fat 375.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.72g 64%
Cholesterol 464.36mg 155%
Sodium 1390.26mg 58%
Potassium 730.41mg 16%
Total Carbs 9.56g 3%
Sugars 4.92g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 59.63g 119%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 427.9mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.74 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.34g 64%
Cholesterol 92.84mg 155%
Sodium 277.96mg 58%
Potassium 146.04mg 16%
Total Carbs 1.91g 3%
Sugars 0.98g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 3%
Protein 11.92g 119%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 6%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 85.6mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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