Maritime Lobster Casserole

Maritime Lobster Casserole

This is a very easy recipe with a lot of flavour and color.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • ½ large green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ large red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 pounds cooked and coarsely chopped lobster meat
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper, and red pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk; cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
Stir vegetables and lobster into sauce; season with salt and pepper. Turn mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs, dot with butter pieces, and sprinkle with paprika.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You can substitute cream or whole milk for low or fat free milk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334
Calories
13g
Fat
17g
Carbs
36g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol143mg 48%
Sodium829mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars6g
Protein36g
Vitamin C31mg 153%
Calcium214mg 16%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium813mg 17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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