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baked macaroni with lobster and crab meat

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

I created this new baked macaroni recipe, filled with sauteed lobster and crab meat for the first time ever.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked macaroni with lobster and crab meat

  • 1 c
    crumbled cooked bacon
  • 2
    shredded parmesan cheese,divided
  • 3 Tbsp
    Old Bay seasoning, divided
  • 16 oz
    elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 1 pkg
    frozen cooked lobster meat, thawed and diced
  • 1 pkg
    frozen imitation crabmeat, thawed
  • 2 md
    red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 md
    purple onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 can
    evaporated milk
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    gouda cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 c
    shredded colby jack cheese

How To Make baked macaroni with lobster and crab meat

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add crumbled bacon and 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; mix well with a fork.
  • 3
    Season with 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning.
  • 4
    Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • 5
    Heat avocado oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced lobster meat and imitation crab, sliced red bell peppers and chopped purple onion. Cook and saute for 6 minutes or until tender.
  • 6
    Stir in garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning and sea salt/black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 7
    Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, evaporated milk, cream cheese, half and half and remaining Old Bay seasoning; whisk together until blended and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  • 8
    Reduced to low heat. Add 1 cup shredded gouda and colby jack cheese and stir well until the cheeses are melted.
  • 9
    Mix in cooked macaroni and lobster/crabmeat mixture. Remove from heat.
  • 10
    Pour into a prepared baking dish evenly. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • 11
    Bake for 25 minutes. Take them out of the oven. Remove the aluminum foil. Sprinkle with remaining shredded gouda and Parmesan cheese.
  • 12
    Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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