Maryland Lobster Mac and Cheese

Maryland Lobster Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

10 oz. Lobster Meat, cut into 1” pieces

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter

3 Tbsp. flour

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup clam broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp. sherry

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup Jack cheese, shredded

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Pinch cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/8 tsp. white pepper

1 lb. cooked pasta

Topping:

1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese


Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cook pasta al dente according to the package directions and reserve.

In a 4 qt. pot, melt butter. When the butter is melted, add flour and cook for one minute.

Add tomato paste and cook for one minute. Stir.

Add lobster and cook for two minutes.

Add clam broth, chicken broth, cream, sherry and seasonings and stir. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add cheeses and stir. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheeses are melted.

Add cooked pasta and stir. Remove from heat.

Place mac and cheese in a large casserole.

Top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Maryland Crab, Mango and Cucumber Gazpacho

Maryland Crab, Mango and Cucumber Gazpacho

Ingredients:

1 Lb backfin crabmeat, cleaned

1 large mango, peeled, pitted and chopped

1 1/4 c. fresh orange juice

3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 large English cucumber, peeled and chopped

1/2 c. sweet onion, chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, chopped

1 small jalape?o pepper, seeded and chopped

2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

1/8 tsp. white pepper,

1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning

1 large red bell pepper, chopped fine

1/4 cup cilantro chopped


Directions:

Combine mango, orange juice, olive oil, cucumber, onion, garlic, jalapeno and chopped cilantro in the blender. Process until smooth.

Add salt, pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Stir to blend. Cover and refrigerate for 3 - 4 hours.
At serving time, divide cucumber mixture between 6 small bowls.

Float an equal amount of crab and red bell pepper in each bowl.