Lazy Lobster Casserole

Lazy Lobster Casserole is a delicious and luxurious dish that’s surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for a special dinner or a casual get-together, this recipe combines rich lobster meat with a buttery cracker topping that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

Buttery Ritz Topping:

• 35 Ritz crackers
• 2 cups oyster crackers (Westminster preferred)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Lobster:

• ½ cup butter
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ cup sherry
• Juice from one lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 24 oz. lobster meat (claws and knuckles used)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Topping:
   • In a food processor, pulse the Ritz and oyster crackers until they are crumbed (not completely fine).
   • Mix the crumbs with melted butter and chopped parsley in a bowl, then set aside.
3. Cook Lobster:
   • Heat ½ cup of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the finely chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Add the sherry, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
   • Add the raw lobster meat and cook until it begins to firm up, about 2-3 minutes. If you are using cooked lobster, you can skip this step and add the lobster directly to the dishes, covering it with the butter mixture.
4. Assemble Dishes:
   • Arrange 6 ovenproof dishes on a sheet pan.
   • Distribute the lobster meat evenly across the dishes.
   • Top the lobster with the cracker mixture.
5. Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes until the lobster is hot and the topping is golden brown.
6. Serve: Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges and parsley for garnish.

Quick Info

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Calories: 530 kcal per serving
• Servings: 6

Enjoy this decadent Lazy Lobster Casserole as a special treat that’s sure to delight!