Description
A delicious and indulgent Surf & Turf Mac ‘n’ Cheese Skillet combining creamy macaroni and cheese with succulent lobster and steak.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 cups whole milk (warm)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 lobster tails (about 8 oz total), chopped into chunks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of paprika
- 3 filet mignon medallions (about 4 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually add warm milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Season with mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in cooked pasta.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lobster chunks, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until opaque. Remove from heat.
- Pat steaks dry and season with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat a skillet over high heat.
- Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side (for medium rare) or to desired doneness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- In a cast-iron skillet, spread mac & cheese evenly.
- Top with steak medallions and lobster chunks.
- Spoon some of the garlic butter from the lobster over the dish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mac & cheese.
- Ensure the lobster is fresh for the best flavor.
- Let the steak rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg