Luxurious Lobster, Crab & Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe: Ultimate Seafood Comfort Food

Indulge in the ultimate seafood comfort food with this decadent Lobster, Crab & Shrimp Mac and Cheese. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner, this recipe combines the richness of three premium seafoods with creamy, cheesy macaroni for a dish that’s sure to impress. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this restaurant-quality meal in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

• 1 pack (454 g) wheat elbow macaroni
• 130 ml dried chopped onion
• 400 g cooked lobster, cut into cubes
• 400 g cooked shrimp, tailless
• 250 ml heavy cream
• 1 can (340 g) evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 400 g grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 100 g butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon dried onion seasoning (e.g., Pampered Chef Three Onion Rub)
• 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
• 1/2 cup buttered round crackers (e.g., Ritz®️), crushed

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni and dried chopped onion until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk flour and eggs until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5-10 minutes. In a separate pot, melt 50 g of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook until the roux turns a caramel color, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the grated Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted. Pour in the cream sauce and mix until smooth. Combine the cooked pasta, lobster, and shrimp with the cheese sauce, ensuring everything is well coated. Transfer the mixture to a 1-inch deep baking dish. In the same pot, melt the remaining 50 g of butter. Add the dried onion seasoning and Herbes de Provence, then stir in the crushed crackers. Cook until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cracker topping over the mac and cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the topping is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy this luxurious seafood mac and cheese!