Lobster Casserole Recipe

If you are wondering how to prepare lobster in a way that you can avoid the messy process of cracking shells, and mining for lobster meat, while at the dinner table...

...a Lobster Casserole recipe, also known as Lazy Man's Lobster, may be the perfect solution.

This easy lobster recipe adds gourmet touches that you may not find in other casseroles, but don't let that fool you. It is still easy and quick to prepare AND can be partially prepared ahead of time - with the finishing touches and baking being done just prior to serving.

Although canned lobster meat may be used in many lobster recipes, such as Lobster Casserole, Lobster Newburg, Lobster Thermidor, and Lobster Bisque...

...I find that fresh lobster meat or cooked frozen lobster tail, provides better texture AND taste.

Easy Lobster Casserole Recipe

Since many classic lobster casseroles are made with only lobster meat, cracker crumbs, butter and seasoning, this recipe may be new to you, and your guests. And although rich, may be one of the best lobster casseroles you've tasted!

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes (including baking, but not lobster cooking time)

Ingredients:

1 pound cooked lobster chunks
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups light cream or half and half
1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 diced shallot
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups buttery crackers finely crumbled (Ritz crackers or alternative)

Preparation:

1. Lightly saute mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in olive oil. Stir in lobster and sherry. (Set aside to use same pan for stuffing preparation.)
2. Melt butter and combine crumbled crackers and parsley. Set aside 1/2 of the stuffing mixture.
3. Add lobster mixture to remaining stuffing in pan. Combine well.
4. Slowly stir in cream.
5. Pour into casserole dish and top with the remaining stuffing.
6. Bake 10-15 minutes in a preheated 325 degree oven or until topping is lightly browned.

Serving suggestion:

As an added bonus, while the casserole is baking, saute extra lobster claw meat to use with lemon as a garnish on top of the cooked casserole.

And, for a very casual presentation, bake the recipe in a non-stick oven proof frying pan, using that as your serving dish at the table.

Since this recipe is a very rich version of Lazy Man's Lobster it is best served with a light side dish of a green garden salad or a summer fruit salad.

Do you have your own version of a lobster casserole recipe that you would like to share? I would love to hear from you!