new orleans lobster with baked fusilli

Name: New Orleans Lobster with Baked Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) frozen popcorn shrimp; 3/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 4 1/2 tablespoon(s) Old Bay seasoning, divided; 16 ounce(s) dry fusilli pasta; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 package(s) frozen cooked lobster meat, thawed and sliced; 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped; 1 jar(s) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice; 3 tablespoon(s) creole mustard mixed with brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) margarine; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 3/4 half and half; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 can(s) evaporated milk; 1 cup(s) cubed processed American cheese; 2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Jun 12, 2024

I created a new lobster recipe with a New Orleans taste. It's a casserole style and tastes like mac and cheese, filled with fusilli pasta, a delicious Old Bay cheese sauce, and popcorn shrimp.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups frozen popcorn shrimp
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, divided
16 ounces dry fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package frozen cooked lobster meat, thawed and sliced
2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons creole mustard mixed with brown sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 half and half
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup cubed processed American cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

How To Make new orleans lobster with baked fusilli

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add the popcorn shrimp, grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; mix well.
Step 3

Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions; drain. Season with 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning.
Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced lobster meat, chopped red bell peppers and sliced artichoke hearts. Cook and saute for 6 minutes until well tender.
Step 5

Stir in 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, lime juice and creole mustard/brown sugar. Remove from heat.
Step 6

Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine the heavy cream, half and half, cream cheese, evaporated milk and remaining Old Bay seasoning; whisk together 4 minutes until thickened.
Step 7

Reducee to low heat.
Step 8

Stir in the cubed American cheese and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and let simmer for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Step 9

Add the cooked fusilli pasta and lobster mixture; mix well until combined. Remove from heat about 8 minutes.
Step 10

Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Step 11

Bake for 35 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
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