Ingredients
– ¾ pound (340 g) spiral pasta such as rotini or fusilli
– 2 cups (473 ml) 2% milk
– 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter divided for use in the sauce and topping
– ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour for thickening
– 6 ounces (170 g) grated Gruyere cheese for nutty flavor
– 4 ounces (113 g) grated white cheddar cheese for tang
– 1 teaspoon salt to season
– ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to season
– 1 pound (454 g) chopped cooked lobster meat
– ½ pound (227 g) cooked shrimp cut in half
– ½ cup (54 g) Italian breadcrumbs
– A splash of dry sherry to enhance the flavor in the sauce
– about ½ pound chopped cooked crab meat for delicate texture
Instructions
1-: Bring salted water to a boil and cook ¾ pound (340 g) spiral pasta al dente per package. Drain and set aside.
2-: Heat 2 cups (473 ml) 2% milk until hot in a separate pot or microwave.
3-: Melt 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes.
4-: Slowly whisk in the hot milk, cooking until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
5-: Remove from heat. Stir in 6 ounces (170 g) grated Gruyere, 4 ounces (113 g) grated white cheddar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until melted. Add a splash of dry sherry if using.
6-: Fold in 1 pound (454 g) chopped cooked lobster meat, ½ pound (227 g) cooked shrimp cut in half, and optional ½ pound chopped cooked crab meat. Then mix in the cooked pasta until coated.
7-: Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
8-: Melt remaining 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter and mix with ½ cup (54 g) Italian breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over top.
9-: Bake at 375 °F (191 °C) for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes, serve warm.
Last Step:
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🦞 Use fresh or high-quality frozen seafood for the best flavor and texture – avoid overcooking the shrimp as they’ll continue cooking in the oven
🧀 Grate your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded for better melting and a creamier sauce texture
🍷 Add a splash of dry sherry to the cheese sauce for enhanced depth and sophistication in flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 982
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 41
- Saturated Fat: 24
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 80
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 73
- Cholesterol: 280