Lobster Macaroni And Cheese


This is from bon appetit. haven't tried it but want to as soon as possible!!

Steps


Plunge lobster headfirst into pot of boiling water.
Boil 4 minutes.
Using tongs , transfer to cutting board.
Cut off tail and claws.
Crack tail and claws and remove meat.
Cut meat into 1 / 2-inch pieces.
Cut body and shells into 2-inch pieces.
Chill meat.
Reserve shells.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add lobster body , lobster shells , and shrimp shells to skillet and saut 4 minutes.
Add onion and next 4 ingredients.
Saut 6 minutes.
Add tomato paste.
Stir 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cognac.
Add 3 cups water.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat , cover , and simmer 30 minutes.
Strain mixture into bowl , pressing on solids to extract liquid.
Discard solids.
Set stock aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp.
Saut until just opaque in center , about 3 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Coarsely chop shrimp.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour.
Stir 1 minute',.

Ingredients


live lobsters, olive oil, shrimp, onion, carrot, celery, garlic cloves, bay leaf, tomato paste, cognac, water, butter, all-purpose flour, whipping cream, fontina cheese, pasta shells, fresh crabmeat, fresh chives