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Baked lobster and shrimp mac and cheese in a creamy cheese sauce

Baked Lobster & Shrimp Mac and Cheese

A luxurious twist on the classic mac and cheese, combining rich cheese, succulent lobster, and tender shrimp for a comforting dish that's perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
Seafood
  • 1 pound lobster meat, chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Topping
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Start by boiling some salted water in a large pot. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions—aim for al dente.
Cooking Seafood
  1. While the pasta is simmering, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lobster and shrimp; cook until just done—about 4-5 minutes.
Making Cheese Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking for about 2 minutes to create a roux. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the cheddar and Gruyère cheese until melted. Then fold in the cooked pasta and seafood mix until well coated.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Don't skip the roux for velvety texture, and be generous with the cheese. Feel free to substitute lobster with crab or chicken.