Lobster Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1 3/4-2 lb) live lobsters
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined , shells reserved
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped peeled carrot
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, peeled , flattened
1 turkish bay leaf
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup brandy
3 cups water
4 tbsp butter, divided
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese (about 6 oz)
8 oz pasta shells
6 oz fresh crabmeat , picked over
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Plunge lobster headfirst into pot of boiling water; boil 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to cutting board. Cut off tail and claws. Crack tail and claws and remove meat. Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut body and shells into 2-inch pieces. Chill meat; reserve shells.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lobster body, lobster shells, and shrimp shells to skillet and sauté 4 minutes. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté 6 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in Cognac. Add 3 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
Strain mixture into bowl, pressing on solids to extract liquid; discard solids. Set stock aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Coarsely chop shrimp.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add stock and cream; simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes. Add cheese; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Stir lobster, shrimp, pasta, crab, and 2 tablespoons butter into sauce. Stir over medium-low heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with chives.
Bon Appétit, September 2004.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	610.04 Kcal (2554 kJ)
Calories from fat	322.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.82g	55%
Cholesterol	172.7mg	58%
Sodium	652.05mg	27%
Potassium	236.9mg	5%
Total Carbs	27.73g	9%
Sugars	3.04g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	7%
Protein	38.06g	76%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	8%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	216.7mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.08 Kcal (595 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.34g	55%
Cholesterol	40.22mg	58%
Sodium	151.86mg	27%
Potassium	55.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.46g	9%
Sugars	0.71g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	7%
Protein	8.87g	76%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.2mg	5%
Calcium	50.5mg	22%

* 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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