Lobster Orzo Mac & Cheese - The French Laundry Copycat (Easier, Faster, Cheaper!)
This is a copycat version of Chef Thomas Keller's Butter Poached Lobster Mac and Cheese served at The French Laundry. My simplified version is easier, faster, and cheaper!
In the large saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil
Once boiling, stir in 1 tsp of Better than Bouillon Lobster Base until fully dissolved
Add 2 cups of heavy cream
Bring back to a boil and then reduce to a simmer
Simmer the liquid until it has reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour to 1 hour, 20 minutes
While the sauce simmers, you can make the orzo by bringing 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a pot
Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until it reaches the doneness you like
Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside
Bring lobster meat to room temperature and break into smaller bite size chunks
Once the sauce has reduced to 1 cup, add the cooked orzo to the sauce and stir over low heat for about 1 minute. Season with salt to taste
Add lobster meat, chives, and mascarpone. Stir until well blended. This mixture should resemble the thickness of risotto
Continue to keep over low heat to warm up the lobster for a few minutes
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
I love using Luke's Lobster Meat, but if it's not your preference or it's unavailable in your location, you can buy lobster tail and cook them in your preferred method. Will be equally delicious!
Keyword copycat recipes, lobster, mac and cheese
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