Description
Lazy Lobster Casserole brings ocean-fresh luxury to dinner tables with minimal effort. Succulent lobster meat nestles into a creamy sauce, creating an indulgent meal you can savor without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredient:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) lobster meat (claws and knuckles used)
Sauce and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sherry
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Topping Ingredients:
- 35 Ritz crackers
- 2 cups (240 grams) Oyster Crackers (Westminster preferred)
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter, melted
- ¼ cup (15 grams) parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a large sheet pan on the middle rack.
- Prepare 6 individual ovenproof dishes for serving.
- Pulse the Ritz crackers and oyster crackers in a food processor until they form coarse crumbs, avoiding a completely fine texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter and finely chopped fresh parsley, blending thoroughly.
- Select a large sauté pan and melt butter over medium heat until it becomes slightly foamy.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for approximately 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic qualities.
- Pour in dry sherry, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, and ground black pepper, stirring to integrate the flavors.
- For raw lobster meat, add to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to firm and turn opaque.
- If using pre-cooked lobster meat, transfer directly into the individual dishes.
- Evenly distribute the lobster meat across the 6 dishes, ensuring equal portion sizes.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared cracker and butter mixture over the lobster meat, creating a uniform topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the lobster is thoroughly heated and the topping turns golden brown.
- Garnish with additional lemon wedges and fresh parsley sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Effortless gourmet dish that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant seafood experience with minimal kitchen skills required.
- Versatile recipe works perfectly with both raw and pre-cooked lobster meat, making it adaptable for home cooks of different preparation levels.
- Quick cooking time of 10-15 minutes ensures a speedy yet impressive meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Cracker topping provides a delightful crispy texture contrast to the tender, succulent lobster meat, elevating the overall dining pleasure.
- Sherry and lemon juice create a rich, bright flavor profile that enhances the natural sweetness of the lobster without overwhelming its delicate taste.
- Ovenproof individual dishes make serving and presentation elegant, allowing each guest to enjoy a personalized portion with a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg