Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Thirty-ACrab Stuffed Maine Lobster Recipe

Crab Stuffed Maine Lobster Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Thirty-A
Time1h
Serves2

Truffled 'Three Cheese' Mac ~ Fried Leeks ~ Sweet Peas ~ Roasted Red Peppers

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Fried Leeks

Peas and Roasted Peppers

Method

Lobster Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Lobster

    Boil the lobsters in salted water for 8-10 minutes until cooked. Remove from water and let cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Stuff Lobster

    Once cool, split the lobster tails in half lengthwise. Remove the meat and chop it. Fold the chopped lobster meat into the crab mixture. Stuff the mixture back into the lobster shells.

Mac and Cheese Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook Pasta

    In a pot of boiling salted water, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 5

    Make Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat. Add cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Add truffle oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 6

    Combine

    Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well coated.

Fried Leeks Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare Leeks

    Slice leeks thinly and rinse under cold water to remove dirt. Pat dry.

  2. 8

    Fry Leeks

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Dredge leeks in flour mixed with salt and pepper. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Prepare Peas and Peppers

    In a small saucepan, heat frozen peas until warmed through. Stir in roasted red peppers and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 10

    Serve

    On a plate, place a stuffed lobster half, a serving of truffled mac and cheese, a sprinkle of fried leeks, and a side of peas and roasted peppers. Enjoy!

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