Best Lobster Gratin Recipes

LOBSTER AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat margarine over medium heat until hot and bubbly, add shallots and saute until soft, about 1 ominute. Sprinkle with flour and stir quickly and constantly for 1 minute. Gradually stir in wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add milk and mustard and cook stirring constanly until thick. (Do not boil) Add lobster and cook until lobster is heated, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in all but 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and remove from heat. Divide mixture into 2 au gratin dishes or 1 1/2 cup casserole dish. In small bowl combine parsley, bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and sprinkle half of mixture over each portion. Broil until topping is browned.

RED LOBSTER'S CRAB AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Crumble crackers between waxed paper with a rolling pin. Reserve just enough crumbs and cheese to top the casserole.
• Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add onion and saute for about 5 minutes or until golden. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly over low heat. When flour is blended, gradually add hot milk (scalded) and blend with a whip. Continue stirring over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Add salt, pepper, and sherry and continue stirring in a bowl.
• Mix crab meat, sauce and the extra cracker crumbs and cheese. Place in a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle reserved cracker crumbs and cheese on the top of the casserole. Dot the top with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
• Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

ARTICHOKE, LOBSTER AND SAUSAGE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cornmeal, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Set aside. Cook the sausage in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain on paper toweling.
• In a large bowl, combine the sausage, artichoke hearts and lobster meat. Toss with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons of the bread-crumb mixture. Place in a 9-inch pie plate and cover with the remaining crumbs. Bake until the gratin is hot and the crumbs are browned, about 30 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

LOBSTER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray four 6-oz. custard cups or souffle dishes with cooking spray. Place on baking sheet; set aside. Mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
• Bring milk just to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; cook 1 min. Add cream cheese; stir with wire whisk until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add lobster and onions; cook 2 min. or until heated through. Spoon evenly into prepared custard cups; sprinkle with the crumb mixture.
• Bake 10 min. or until crumb topping is golden brown. Serve warm.

LOBSTER AND MACARONI GRATIN

Steps:

• 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.