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Mouthwatering Lobster Casserole with Buttery Ritz Topping Recipe

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This mouthwatering Lobster Casserole features succulent lobster meat topped with a buttery, crunchy Ritz cracker topping, baked to golden perfection for an elegant and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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Topping

  • 35 crackers Ritz crackers (provides that iconic buttery crunch on top)
  • 2 cups Oyster crackers (for added texture and a delightful salty bite)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter (melted for enriching the topping’s flavor)
  • ¼ cup Parsley (chopped for freshness and color)

Casserole Base

  • ½ cup Butter (for a rich, savory base)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped for aromatic goodness)
  • ¼ cup Sherry (for depth of flavor)
  • 1 lemon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed to brighten the dish)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste for flavor balance)
  • 24 oz. Lobster meat (the star ingredient of the dish)
  • Lemon wedges (to serve alongside for extra zest)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Add the Ritz and Oyster crackers to a food processor. Pulse a few times until you achieve coarse crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, ready for mixing.
  2. Mix topping Add melted butter and chopped parsley to the crumbs. Mix until evenly coated, and set aside.
  3. Cook aromatics In a large pan, melt ½ cup of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add liquids and seasoning Pour in the sherry and lemon juice, stirring gently. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook lobster If using raw lobster, add it now to the pan, cooking until the lobster begins to firm and turn color. If using pre-cooked lobster, skip this step.
  6. Assemble casserole Spoon the lobster mixture evenly into ramekins or a baking dish.
  7. Add topping Sprinkle your prepared crumb mixture over the lobster generously.
  8. Bake Place in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake until the lobster is cooked and the topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  9. Serve Remove from the oven and serve hot. Add fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked lobster meat to save time, skipping the cooking step for raw lobster.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste when seasoning the lobster mixture.

Keywords: lobster casserole, buttery Ritz topping, baked lobster dish, seafood casserole, easy lobster recipe

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