Creamy Langostino Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe
Enjoy the luxury of seafood mac and cheese without the premium price tag. This creamy langostino mac and cheese combines sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses with tender langostino for a decadent yet approachable entrée that's perfect for special occasions.
Equipment
- Cheese Grater
- Large Pot for Pasta
- Medium Saucepan for Sauce
- Whisk
- Colander/Pasta Strainer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Spoon or Spatula for Stirring
Ingredients
- 16 oz Shellbow Pasta or other medium sized pasta
- 1/4 cup Salt
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 3 cups Whole Milk
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor
- 1 tbsp Garlic pre-minced
- 4 oz Cabot Seriously Sharp or other extra sharp cheddar, grated fresh
- 4 oz Parmesan grated fresh
- Citrus Garlic Spice Trader Joe’s
- 12 oz Frozen Langostino thawed
Instructions
- Allow cheese to come to room temperature and grate fresh.
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Thaw the langostino lobster according to package directions. Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
- Pre heat your milk in the microwave for 45 seconds – just enough to take the chill out of it. It should be warm, but not hot.
- Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and let it heat until it becomes foamy.
- Sauté garlic in the butter until fragrant.
- Mix in flour and cook this mixture for a minute while stirring constantly.
- Slowly add warmed milk to the butter mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk it continually until combined.
- Once all of the milk is added, add Better Than Bouillon and cook for a few minutes while whisking this mixture. Do not let it boil.
- You will feel the sauce start to thicken. It’s ready for cheese when you rub a small amount between your fingers and it feels silky.
- Remove from heat and stir in your cheese until it’s melted and mixed into the sauce.
- Once the cheese is incorporated, use a cooked noodle to taste your sauce. If it doesn’t taste cheesy enough try adding a little more salt to bring out the flavor.
- Combine the pasta and sauce. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Plate your mac and cheese
- Give your pasta a good stir and layer with langostino and a dash of citrus garlic spice.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals until heated through. For best results, remove the langostino before reheating and add it back to your warm mac and cheese to prevent overcooking.
Store leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals until heated through. For best results, remove the langostino before reheating and add it back to your warm mac and cheese to prevent overcooking.